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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	School of Visual Arts	47.0198675496689	92.64	1,190 – 1,490	61337	31855	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York School of Visual Arts New York, NY Found in New York, the School of Visual Arts accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 61% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 47 7.6% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $61,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
2	The New School	36.3704819277108	63.47	1,170 – 1,370	67224	38210	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Fashion/Apparel Design is the most popular program. % First Year International Students 36 1.9% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $67,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
3	Manhattan School of Music	36.1111111111111	40.78	--	51767	18815	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 41% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 87% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more % First Year International Students 36 Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
4	The Juilliard School	33.3333333333333	9.15	--	45099	22129	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 63% yield. % First Year International Students 33 8.1% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
5	Pratt Institute-Main	25.6387665198238	73.25	1,160 – 1,400	54150	45060	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 74% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more % First Year International Students 26 9.0% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
6	University of Rochester	25.1328777524677	40.08	1,410 – 1,530	40462	68333	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 91% first year retention rate, and 89% six year graduation rate. % First Year International Students 25 9.8% Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
7	New York University	24.6381927285563	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64543	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Management Science is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. % First Year International Students 25 8.3% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
8	Columbia University in the City of New York	19.9614890885751	3.99	1,510 – 1,570	22520	88535	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more % First Year International Students 20 18.2% Acceptance Rate 4.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
9	Niagara University	17.2607879924953	87.37	1,070 – 1,250	16613	48289	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s non selective and has a 15% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $33,575. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. % First Year International Students 17 185.1% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
10	Union College	15	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42137	63219	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. % First Year International Students 15 56.8% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
11	St Lawrence University	14.622641509434	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	55037	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 15 81.1% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $33,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
12	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	13.8075313807531	24.48	--	48524	21168	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Based in New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy accepts 24% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 14 5.9% Acceptance Rate 24.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
13	Barnard College	13.7883008356546	8.84	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. % First Year International Students 14 65.0% Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
14	Stony Brook University	13.1865413161801	49.04	1,340 – 1,500	20992	59492	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Based in Stony Brook, Stony Brook University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at Stony Brook University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 13 69.9% Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
15	Monroe University	11.0169491525424	67.51	--	13291	36973	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 79% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more % First Year International Students 11 36.1% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
16	Fashion Institute of Technology	10.4868913857678	60.24	--	16340	50102	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Based in New York, Fashion Institute of Technology accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 13% of students at Fashion Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 10 2.7% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,102
17	Cornell University	10.0709219858156	8.76	1,490 – 1,570	26361	87830	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 96% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. % First Year International Students 10 1.1% Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
18	CUNY Queens College	9.13763563677898	64.35	1,010 – 1,290	5728	48548	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 9 4.5% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
19	Yeshiva University	9.00735294117647	55.62	1,340 – 1,490	39681	60252	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. % First Year International Students 9 6.4% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $39,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
20	Hamilton College	8.83002207505519	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	28719	60082	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. % First Year International Students 9 13.2% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
21	Colgate University	8.60606060606061	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. % First Year International Students 9 3.5% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $28,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
22	Fordham University	8.22632423756019	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. % First Year International Students 8 8.5% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $48,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
23	University at Buffalo	8.15943728018757	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20529	53742	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 71% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 8 1.8% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
24	New York Institute of Technology	7.9295154185022	81.02	1,190 – 1,430	24688	52559	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, New York Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at New York Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. At New York Institute of Technology, there is a 78% first year......Read more % First Year International Students 8 12.2% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $24,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
25	Bard College	7.81563126252505	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	31072	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 74% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 8 12.9% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
26	Canisius University	7.80856423173804	72.36	1,060 – 1,320	19666	46089	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $24,972 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
27	Vassar College	7.71558245083207	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29981	49177	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. % First Year International Students 8 0.1% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
28	Skidmore College	6.30630630630631	21.05	1,360 – 1,480	31187	46923	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 6 28.7% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
29	Syracuse University	6.0692888773118	45.92	1,290 – 1,440	48215	60459	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 75% of undergraduates will......Read more % First Year International Students 6 44.0% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
30	CUNY York College	5.48302872062663	64.1	790 – 960	5131	46148	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY York College Jamaica, NY Found in Jamaica, CUNY York College accepts 64% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 60% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 5 1.4% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $5,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,148
31	Pace University	5.40540540540541	75.92	1,180 – 1,340	34791	52767	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Pace University New York, NY Located in New York, Pace University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Pace University currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate......Read more % First Year International Students 5 6.7% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $34,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,767
32	Culinary Institute of America	5.32915360501567	91.15	930 – 1,170	39581	37846	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Located in Hyde Park, Culinary Institute of America’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 99% of students attending Culinary Institute of America currently receive grant aid from the school. At Culinary Institute of America, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 0% of students......Read more % First Year International Students 5 54.0% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,846
33	United Talmudical Seminary	5.05529225908373	0	--	7589	20766	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York United Talmudical Seminary Brooklyn, NY % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,766
34	Long Island University	4.90883590462833	86.16	1,110 – 1,360	24867	47543	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 96% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 5 5.7% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,867 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
35	CUNY Hunter College	4.65999309630652	53.8	1,100 – 1,420	4431	50414	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY Hunter College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at CUNY Hunter College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 5 35.7% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $4,431 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,414
36	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	4.337899543379	63.47	1,380 – 1,510	38887	83054	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more % First Year International Students 4 26.4% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $38,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
37	CUNY New York City College of Technology	4.32357043235704	80.29	900 – 1,140	5794	39982	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, CUNY New York City College of Technology’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and . About 64% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and 9% of students will graduate in four years. The three most......Read more % First Year International Students 4 11.4% Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $5,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,982
38	CUNY City College	4.24695241840346	60.02	1,070 – 1,430	4664	46435	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY City College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY City College accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 69% of students attending CUNY City College currently receive institutional grant aid. At CUNY City College, there......Read more % First Year International Students 4 19.2% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $4,664 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,435
39	Binghamton University	3.94088669950739	38.61	1,350 – 1,490	18877	61621	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. % First Year International Students 4 19.6% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $18,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
40	SUNY Brockport	3.93215111796453	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15725	47164	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
41	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	3.85338345864662	57.11	930 – 1,220	4082	50293	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 69% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 4 56.7% Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $4,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,293
42	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	3.71248025276461	47.52	1,100 – 1,400	4326	61542	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Located in New York, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College accepts 48% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 70% of students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 4 15.5% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $4,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,542
43	University at Albany	3.67751060820368	69.1	1,120 – 1,330	17949	51380	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York University at Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, the University at Albany accepts 69% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending the University at Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 83% and 58% of students......Read more % First Year International Students 4 46.9% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,380
44	Farmingdale State College	3.62239297475302	63.29	1,040 – 1,250	9655	55901	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Located in Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 62% of students attending Farmingdale State College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 4 84.0% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $9,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,901
45	CUNY Lehman College	3.55987055016181	56.58	850 – 1,150	3961	51067	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, CUNY Lehman College accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 4 38.1% Acceptance Rate 56.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $3,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,067
46	Rochester Institute of Technology	3.38593030900723	66.93	1,310 – 1,460	39534	65457	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 17.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
47	CUNY Brooklyn College	3.14253647586981	58.36	950 – 1,340	4512	45035	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, CUNY Brooklyn College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 76% of students at CUNY Brooklyn College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 6.1% Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $4,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,035
48	Marist University	2.99921073401736	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	42508	62546	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Located in Poughkeepsie, Marist University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Marist University will receive grant aid from the school. At Marist University, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $42,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
49	Mercy University	2.91353383458647	85.84	1,040 – 1,230	15200	44969	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,200 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
50	State University of New York at Oswego	2.76679841897233	80.55	1,080 – 1,280	15853	46358	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Found in Oswego, State University of New York at Oswego’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 85% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and......Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,853 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,358
51	Adelphi University	2.75502606105733	65.91	1,130 – 1,350	31303	63688	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more % First Year International Students 3 4.3% Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $31,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
52	St. John's University-New York	2.5531914893617	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	29656	54189	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St- John's University-New York, there......Read more % First Year International Students 3 4.5% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
53	College of Staten Island CUNY	1.91256830601093	92.34	890 – 1,250	6525	36931	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in New York College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY Located in Staten Island, the College of Staten Island CUNY accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 57% of students attending the College of Staten Island CUNY currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 2 5.3% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $6,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,931