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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	The Juilliard School	642	9.15	--	45099	22129	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 642 Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
2	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	1438	24.48	--	48524	21168	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 1,438 Acceptance Rate 24.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
3	Manhattan School of Music	552	40.78	--	51767	18815	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 552 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	United States Merchant Marine Academy	962	34.24	1,110 – 1,320	4101	96770	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s motto is “Acta Non Verba”, or “Deeds not Words.” The Academy accepted 500 out of 1,370 applications last year. The only available majors are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Undergraduates 962 Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,101 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,770
5	United States Military Academy	4473	12.45	1,230 – 1,440	0	63721	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York United States Military Academy West Point, NY The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point or the Academy, accepts just 12% of applicants. 78% of these accepted students will go on to attend. Their motto is “Duty • Honor • Country.” The entire site of West Point is a national landmark and is home to historic sites, a museum, and more. Undergraduates 4,473 Acceptance Rate 12.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
6	The New School	6591	63.47	1,170 – 1,370	67224	38210	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 6,591 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
7	Bryant & Stratton College-Online	10343	0	--	15116	27873	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park, NY Undergraduates 10,343 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
8	Columbia University in the City of New York	9164	3.99	1,510 – 1,570	22520	88535	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 9,164 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	Culinary Institute of America	3011	91.15	930 – 1,170	39581	37846	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 3,011 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
10	School of Visual Arts	3255	92.64	1,190 – 1,490	61337	31855	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 3,255 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
11	Sarah Lawrence College	1582	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43629	34251	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,582 Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,251
12	Yeshivath Zichron Moshe	201	30	--	9662	63721	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshivath Zichron Moshe South Fallsburg, NY Located in South Fallsburg, Yeshivath Zichron Moshe accepts 30% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 67% of students at Yeshivath Zichron Moshe currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students will graduate in......Read more Undergraduates 201 Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
13	Barnard College	3487	8.84	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 3,487 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	Pratt Institute-Main	3967	73.25	1,160 – 1,400	54150	45060	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 3,967 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
15	LIM College	1188	95.9	980 – 1,160	40305	45359	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York LIM College New York, NY Based in New York, LIM College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending LIM College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Undergraduates 1,188 Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $40,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,359
16	Marymount Manhattan College	1601	82.61	1,130 – 1,320	38376	34052	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Based in New York, Marymount Manhattan College accepts 83% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 1,601 Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,052
17	New York University	29060	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64543	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 29,060 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
18	Colgate University	3193	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 3,193 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
19	Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland	152	36.67	--	15255	63721	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland Suffern, NY Found in Suffern, Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland’s acceptance rate is 37% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 67% of students attending Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 152 Acceptance Rate 36.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,255 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
20	University of Rochester	6580	40.08	1,410 – 1,530	40462	68333	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 6,580 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
21	Vassar College	2462	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29981	49177	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 2,462 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
22	Bard College	2438	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	31072	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 2,438 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
23	Hamilton College	2031	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	28719	60082	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 2,031 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
24	Union College	2065	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42137	63219	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 2,065 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
25	Webb Institute	106	14.04	1,430 – 1,530	21966	86249	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more Undergraduates 106 Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $21,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,249
26	Cornell University	16128	8.76	1,490 – 1,570	26361	87830	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 16,128 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
27	Syracuse University	15957	45.92	1,290 – 1,440	48215	60459	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 15,957 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
28	New York School of Interior Design	440	62.89	1,050 – 1,280	46633	37810	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York New York School of Interior Design New York, NY Based in New York, New York School of Interior Design accepts 63% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 10% of students attending New York School of Interior Design currently receive grant aid from the school. At New York School of Interior Design, there is a 100% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 440 Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $46,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,810
29	Excelsior University	11550	0	--	0	63796	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Excelsior University Albany, NY Undergraduates 11,550 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,796
30	Skidmore College	2704	21.05	1,360 – 1,480	31187	46923	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 2,704 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
31	St Lawrence University	1949	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	55037	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 1,949 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
32	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	5741	63.47	1,380 – 1,510	38887	83054	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 5,741 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
33	Fordham University	10582	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 10,582 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
34	Hobart William Smith Colleges	1794	63.99	1,220 – 1,400	34170	62416	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 1,794 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,170 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
35	Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz	863	87.43	--	21632	21104	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz accepts 87% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz will receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students decide to stay at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz after......Read more Undergraduates 863 Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,104
36	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	173	48.61	1,440 – 1,580	58152	58656	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 96% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 173 Acceptance Rate 48.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $58,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,656
37	Davis College	156	56.25	810 – 1,100	14840	29943	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Davis College Pottersville, NY Found in Pottersville, Davis College’s acceptance rate is 56%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 67% of students at Davis College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more Undergraduates 156 Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 810 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,943
38	Rochester Institute of Technology	14267	66.93	1,310 – 1,460	39534	65457	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 14,267 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
39	Yeshiva University	2930	55.62	1,340 – 1,490	39681	60252	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 2,930 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
40	Ithaca College	4268	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	35253	46305	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,268 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $35,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
41	Pace University	8038	75.92	1,180 – 1,340	34791	52767	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 8,038 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
42	Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	254	84.11	--	23460	14680	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Associated Beth Rivkah Schools Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Associated Beth Rivkah Schools accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 22% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 254 Acceptance Rate 84.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $14,680
43	Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah	400	77.19	--	10824	53848	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 22% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 400 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,824 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,848
44	Marist University	5551	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	42508	62546	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 5,551 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
45	Yeshiva Derech Chaim	115	88.24	--	13471	63721	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshiva Derech Chaim Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Yeshiva Derech Chaim accepts 88% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 88% of students attending Yeshiva Derech Chaim will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 115 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
46	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	854	20.71	1,300 – 1,510	26283	39707	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, also known as Cooper Union, is a private engineering and technology school. Offering only a few majors including Fine/Studio Arts, Engineering Studies, and Architecture, the school also boasts a high first year retention rate of 92% and has a 8 to 1 student to faculty......Read more Undergraduates 854 Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
47	Fashion Institute of Technology	7924	60.24	--	16340	50102	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 7,924 Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,102
48	Rabbinical Seminary of America	397	98.45	--	8125	63721	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Rabbinical Seminary of America Flushing, NY Based in Flushing, Rabbinical Seminary of America accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 80% of students decide to stay at Rabbinical Seminary of......Read more Undergraduates 397 Acceptance Rate 98.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
49	Wagner College	1666	88	1,180 – 1,300	28033	63439	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Undergraduates 1,666 Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
50	Rabbinical College of Long Island	159	100	--	13531	63721	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Rabbinical College of Long Island Long Beach, NY Based in Long Beach, Rabbinical College of Long Island accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 76% of students at Rabbinical College of Long Island currently receive grant aid from the school. 91% of students......Read more Undergraduates 159 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,531 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
51	Elim Bible Institute and College	118	100	990 – 1,330	10057	63721	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Elim Bible Institute and College Lima, NY Found in Lima, Elim Bible Institute and College’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 118 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $10,057 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
52	Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science	926	76.53	920 – 1,100	28443	38325	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY Located in Paul Smiths, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science accepts 77% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 926 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,325
53	Houghton University	1162	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	21274	36376	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,162 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
54	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	533	52.69	1,120 – 1,390	30232	112685	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Found in Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 533 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $112,685
55	Hofstra University	6581	68.08	1,250 – 1,410	35792	52131	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 6,581 Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
56	Alfred University	1442	73.84	1,150 – 1,330	26470	41703	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Undergraduates 1,442 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $26,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
57	Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok	226	52.78	--	16849	63721	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok Monsey, NY Based in Monsey, Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of students at Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 226 Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
58	Clarkson University	2296	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	32406	76970	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,296 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
59	St. Thomas Aquinas College	1889	93.05	880 – 1,090	21187	44908	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Undergraduates 1,889 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
60	Roberts Wesleyan University	1393	70.63	990 – 1,310	23275	56275	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate is 71% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued their studies at Roberts Wesleyan University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 1,393 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
61	Elmira College	745	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	23682	49057	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $25,189 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 745 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,682 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
62	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	2381	63.28	1,150 – 1,330	19814	48327	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Commonly chosen majors and programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry include Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, and Environmental Studies. Located next to Syracuse University, it also has research and education facilities in Adirondack Park, central New York, the Thousand Islands, and Costa Rica. Undergraduates 2,381 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $19,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,327
63	D'Youville University	1258	81.37	1,000 – 1,220	20690	63804	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Found in Buffalo, D'Youville University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at D'Youville University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 73% of students......Read more Undergraduates 1,258 Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
64	Touro University	4872	60.83	1,220 – 1,450	29179	43510	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 43% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 58 majors and programs......Read more Undergraduates 4,872 Acceptance Rate 60.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
65	Niagara University	2692	87.37	1,070 – 1,250	16613	48289	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 2,692 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
66	Yeshivas Novominsk	157	90.38	--	9704	63721	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshivas Novominsk Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Yeshivas Novominsk accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 33% of students attending Yeshivas Novominsk will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $4,130 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Undergraduates 157 Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
67	Pacific College of Health and Science	350	48	--	57004	25108	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Pacific College of Health and Science New York, NY Undergraduates 350 Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,108
68	Long Island University	12072	86.16	1,110 – 1,360	24867	47543	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 12,072 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
69	Manhattan University	2744	78.94	1,190 – 1,360	29717	64472	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 90% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more Undergraduates 2,744 Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472
70	Hilbert College	931	97.2	980 – 1,180	22157	45369	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 97% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 64% of students continued their studies at Hilbert College after......Read more Undergraduates 931 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
71	Hartwick College	1097	69.6	1,070 – 1,290	31712	50452	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Undergraduates 1,097 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $31,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
72	Canisius University	1724	72.36	1,060 – 1,320	19666	46089	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 1,724 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
73	Dominican University New York	1115	63.3	1,100 – 1,240	33972	50865	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Located in Orangeburg, Dominican University New York accepts 63% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,115 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $33,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,865
74	St Bonaventure University	2042	81.65	1,080 – 1,300	27373	48559	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure University has a first year retention rate of 86%, a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a 73% six year graduation rate. A NCAA Division I without football school, student-athletes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer are popular sports. Undergraduates 2,042 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,559
75	Stony Brook University	18263	49.04	1,340 – 1,500	20992	59492	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 18,263 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
76	Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary	399	80	--	7174	16553	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $200 to apply. About 93% of students at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 399 Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,553
77	Manhattanville University	1466	87.34	1,060 – 1,260	21690	45056	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Based in Purchase, Manhattanville University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Manhattanville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $27,521 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 1,466 Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,056
78	Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid	206	78.95	--	12732	63721	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid Far Rockaway, NY Located in Far Rockaway, Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid’s acceptance rate is 79%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 30% of students at Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 206 Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
79	Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North	462	100	--	12725	27873	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool, NY Located in Liverpool, Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 69% of students at Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 462 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
80	SUNY at Purchase College	3257	74.05	1,210 – 1,380	18211	31229	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY Found in Purchase, SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,257 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,229
81	Iona University	3382	86.94	1,130 – 1,310	29978	51218	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Iona University New Rochelle, NY Found in New Rochelle, Iona University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Iona University, there is a 77% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 3,382 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
82	University of Mount Saint Vincent	2725	85.11	1,020 – 1,180	22808	53755	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, the University of Mount Saint Vincent accepts 85% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Mount Saint Vincent will receive grant aid from the school. 73% of students continued their studies at the University of Mount Saint......Read more Undergraduates 2,725 Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,755
83	Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute	120	89.29	--	12871	63721	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 120 Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
84	Monroe University	6205	67.51	--	13291	36973	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 6,205 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
85	SUNY Maritime College	1285	72.41	1,130 – 1,300	20312	83439	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY SUNY Maritime College, founded in 1847, is located about 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Students at SUNY Maritime College can "Chart Your Own Course," which means they can choose from one of two different experiences—the Traditional Lifestyle (a more traditional campus experience) or the Regiment Lifestyle (preparing cadets......Read more Undergraduates 1,285 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,312 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,439
86	CUNY Hunter College	17027	53.8	1,100 – 1,420	4431	50414	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 17,027 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
87	Binghamton University	14669	38.61	1,350 – 1,490	18877	61621	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 14,669 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
88	Siena College	3467	69.02	1,140 – 1,380	32955	56526	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 96% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around 73% of......Read more Undergraduates 3,467 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
89	St. John's University-New York	15640	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	29656	54189	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 15,640 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
90	CUNY Lehman College	11617	56.58	850 – 1,150	3961	51067	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 11,617 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
91	Utica University	2329	91.95	990 – 1,250	20295	57422	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,329 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
92	Plaza College	989	30	--	19860	32282	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Plaza College Forest Hills, NY Undergraduates 989 Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,282
93	New York Institute of Technology	3646	81.02	1,190 – 1,430	24688	52559	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 3,646 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
94	Berkeley College-New York	1731	71.99	--	35294	37284	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Located in New York, Berkeley College-New York accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 95% of students at Berkeley College-New York currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,731 Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
95	Mount Saint Mary College	2141	88.88	1,010 – 1,310	26896	59588	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Located in Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,141 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,588
96	Nazareth University	1882	74.72	1,090 – 1,340	30785	47717	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,882 Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
97	Le Moyne College	2529	82.98	1,170 – 1,340	23702	53493	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Le Moyne College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,529 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $23,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,493
98	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill	1988	84.02	990 – 1,170	18140	37901	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Located in Cobleskill, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill accepts 84% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,988 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $18,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,901
99	Yeshivath Viznitz	1159	93.73	--	8318	16658	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshivath Viznitz Monsey, NY Found in Monsey, Yeshivath Viznitz’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 27% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Yeshivath Viznitz, there is a 96% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 1,159 Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,658
100	Yeshiva Karlin Stolin	139	78.95	--	6989	63721	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshiva Karlin Stolin Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Yeshiva Karlin Stolin accepts 79% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 46% of students attending Yeshiva Karlin Stolin will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Yeshiva Karlin Stolin, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 0% of......Read more Undergraduates 139 Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
101	CUNY Brooklyn College	11562	58.36	950 – 1,340	4512	45035	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 11,562 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
102	St. Francis College	1719	84.27	1,000 – 1,240	17698	43378	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, St- Francis College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at St- Francis College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,719 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,378
103	University at Buffalo	20359	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20529	53742	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 20,359 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
104	Russell Sage College	1247	53.26	900 – 1,120	21046	51139	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 62% four......Read more Undergraduates 1,247 Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
105	Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College	131	100	--	16386	63721	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College accepts 100% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 131 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,386 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
106	Five Towns College	923	53.82	800 – 1,020	24724	25305	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 923 Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $24,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
107	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	11942	57.11	930 – 1,220	4082	50293	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 11,942 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
108	Adelphi University	5325	65.91	1,130 – 1,350	31303	63688	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 5,325 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
109	Molloy University	3240	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	24405	78372	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Undergraduates 3,240 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $24,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
110	Talmudical Seminary of Bobov	602	97.87	--	1966	24642	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Talmudical Seminary of Bobov Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Talmudical Seminary of Bobov accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Talmudical Seminary of Bobov will receive institutional grant aid. At Talmudical Seminary of Bobov, there is a......Read more Undergraduates 602 Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,642
111	Daemen University	1653	68.26	950 – 1,150	19102	59912	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 1,653 Acceptance Rate 68.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
112	Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary	765	94.8	--	4542	26758	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Spring Valley, NY Based in Spring Valley, Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary’s acceptance rate is 95% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 24% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $1,673 on average. The first year retention rate is 98%....Read more Undergraduates 765 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,758
113	University at Albany	12666	69.1	1,120 – 1,330	17949	51380	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 12,666 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
114	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology	1392	73.93	890 – 1,100	40301	48890	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY Located in Flushing, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of students attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,392 Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $40,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,890
115	Mercy University	6774	85.84	1,040 – 1,230	15200	44969	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 6,774 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
116	Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion	473	0	--	9136	63721	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 473 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
117	State University of New York at Plattsburgh	3825	78.41	1,090 – 1,260	15412	48089	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY Found in Plattsburgh, State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts 78% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,825 Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,089
118	St. Joseph's University-New York	3173	72.05	1,120 – 1,280	19422	50759	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St. Joseph's University-New York is a private university founded in 1916. The school offers 40 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 81% first year retention rate, and 59% 4-year graduation rate. Undergraduates 3,173 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $19,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
119	Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim	113	0	--	11366	63721	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim Monsey, NY Undergraduates 113 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
120	CUNY Graduate School and University Center	3486	68.49	--	0	68616	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY Undergraduates 3,486 Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,616
121	SUNY at Fredonia	2771	77.7	1,160 – 1,360	16023	40580	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY Found in Fredonia, SUNY at Fredonia accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending SUNY at Fredonia will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY at Fredonia, there is......Read more Undergraduates 2,771 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,580
122	State University of New York at Oswego	5517	80.55	1,080 – 1,280	15853	46358	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 5,517 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
123	Empire State University	8395	80.53	--	11659	50167	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY Located in Saratoga Springs, Empire State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 58% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Empire State University, there is a 66% first year......Read more Undergraduates 8,395 Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,167
124	St. John Fisher University	2571	66.4	1,130 – 1,300	30540	61198	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Undergraduates 2,571 Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
125	Keuka College	968	68.08	1,010 – 1,190	24628	50940	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Undergraduates 968 Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,628 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
126	State University of New York at New Paltz	6862	61.61	1,180 – 1,340	18051	45555	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Located in New Paltz, State University of New York at New Paltz accepts 62% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At State University of New York at New Paltz, there is a 85% first......Read more Undergraduates 6,862 Acceptance Rate 61.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,555
127	State University of New York at Cortland	5911	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	19847	46535	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 50% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Undergraduates 5,911 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
128	Bryant & Stratton College-Greece	367	84.56	--	9741	27873	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester, NY Undergraduates 367 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,741 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
129	Bryant & Stratton College-Albany	249	69.69	--	11632	27873	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Based in Albany, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 100% of students decide to stay......Read more Undergraduates 249 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
130	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	3781	75.68	1,000 – 1,200	15283	45460	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Located in Alfred, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 76% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY College of Technology at......Read more Undergraduates 3,781 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,460
131	SUNY Brockport	5816	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15725	47164	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 5,816 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
132	SUNY Buffalo State University	5255	72.95	980 – 1,240	12023	40877	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 73% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,255 Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
133	Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College	243	66.92	--	11148	41261	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College Chester, NY Found in Chester, Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College accepts 67% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 13% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 243 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,261
134	United Talmudical Seminary	2241	0	--	7589	51109	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York United Talmudical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 2,241 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,109
135	Helene Fuld College of Nursing	914	16.95	--	43023	101039	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Helene Fuld College of Nursing New York, NY Based in New York, Helene Fuld College of Nursing accepted 17% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Helene Fuld College of Nursing will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Undergraduates 914 Acceptance Rate 17.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $43,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $101,039
136	SUNY Morrisville	2167	91.54	990 – 1,230	15960	39759	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 92%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $3,298 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Undergraduates 2,167 Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
137	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	1973	81.35	1,040 – 1,370	14782	58662	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Found in Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,973 Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $14,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,662
138	SUNY College of Technology at Canton	3459	92.15	1,000 – 1,160	14754	42079	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY Based in Canton, SUNY College of Technology at Canton accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 83% of students attending SUNY College of Technology at Canton currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,459 Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,754 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,079
139	Farmingdale State College	10007	63.29	1,040 – 1,250	9655	55901	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 10,007 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
140	Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin	141	93.62	--	7614	63721	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students attending Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin currently receive institutional grant aid. 93% of......Read more Undergraduates 141 Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
141	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	2881	89.01	920 – 1,160	16371	42826	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Found in Delhi, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi’s acceptance rate is 89%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Undergraduates 2,881 Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $16,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,826
142	SUNY College at Potsdam	2111	77.7	970 – 1,150	13730	39440	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, SUNY College at Potsdam’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending SUNY College at Potsdam currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,111 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,440
143	Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo	2086	100	--	13566	27873	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo, NY Undergraduates 2,086 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
144	SUNY Old Westbury	4260	83.63	1,010 – 1,210	10944	43671	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, SUNY Old Westbury’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,260 Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,671
145	Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander	168	0	--	16382	63721	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 168 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
146	Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel	114	0	--	6223	63721	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 114 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
147	Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas	515	70.06	--	23012	51109	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 28% of students attending Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas will receive institutional grant aid. 98% of......Read more Undergraduates 515 Acceptance Rate 70.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,109
148	Yeshiva of Kasho	185	0	--	10988	63721	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshiva of Kasho Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 185 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
149	SUNY College at Geneseo	3881	66.45	1,200 – 1,360	19115	51097	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 66%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,881 Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
150	Villa Maria College	611	86.59	730 – 1,050	15823	33635	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Based in Buffalo, Villa Maria College accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students at Villa Maria College will receive grant aid from the school. At Villa Maria College, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a 28% four year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 611 Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 730 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $15,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,635
151	SUNY Oneonta	4681	69.6	1,140 – 1,330	18669	49723	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY Based in Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of students attending SUNY Oneonta currently receive grant aid from the school. At SUNY Oneonta, there is a 76% first year retention rate and around......Read more Undergraduates 4,681 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,723
152	Yeshiva Sholom Shachna	132	100	--	13614	63721	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Yeshiva Sholom Shachna Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Yeshiva Sholom Shachna’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 38% of students will graduate......Read more Undergraduates 132 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
153	Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel	2957	0	--	5392	27871	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in New York Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel Monroe, NY Undergraduates 2,957 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,871