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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	The Juilliard School	619	4	8.96	--	42468	22129	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 52% yield. Undergraduates 619 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,468 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
2	Columbia University in the City of New York	9157	6	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 9,157 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
3	United States Military Academy	4473	6	12.45	1,230 – 1,440	0	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 14.3% 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
4	Yeshiva University	2331	6	55.62	1,320 – 1,490	38118	60252	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 2,331 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
5	Maria College of Albany	718	7	49.84	950 – 1,140	17290	53357	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Maria College of Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, Maria College of Albany’s acceptance rate is 50%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 44% of students attending Maria College of Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Maria College of Albany, there is a 80% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 718 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $17,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,357
6	Marymount Manhattan College	1601	7	82.61	1,130 – 1,320	38426	34052	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,052
7	Skidmore College	2704	7	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 2,704 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
8	Vassar College	2462	7	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
9	Colgate University	3193	8	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $26,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
10	Hamilton College	2037	8	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 2,037 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
11	New York University	29060	8	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
12	Pratt Institute-Main	3967	8	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 72% 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
13	Trocaire College	1104	8	83.01	--	21147	56726	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Trocaire College Buffalo, NY Undergraduates 1,104 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,726
14	United States Merchant Marine Academy	947	8	32.47	1,150 – 1,330	5173	96770	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 1,390 applications last year. The only available majors are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Undergraduates 947 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 32.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $5,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,770
15	University of Rochester	6580	8	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Undergraduates 6,580 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
16	Alfred University	1474	9	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 99% 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 1,474 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
17	Bard College	2037	9	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,037 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
18	Cornell University	16128	9	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Undergraduates 16,128 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 25.0% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
19	School of Visual Arts	3255	9	92.61	1,210 – 1,420	59211	31855	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,255 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $59,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
20	St. Joseph's University-New York	857	9	69.51	1,140 – 1,360	18324	50759	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 38 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 75% first year retention rate, and 62% 4-year graduation rate. Undergraduates 857 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
21	The New School	1449	9	83.33	1,170 – 1,370	62226	38210	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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....Read more Undergraduates 1,449 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $62,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
22	Union College	2065	9	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
23	Wagner College	1590	9	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 1,590 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
24	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	533	10	52.69	1,180 – 1,360	26804	112685	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $112,685
25	Bryant & Stratton College-Greece	279	10	84.56	--	13652	27873	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester, NY Undergraduates 279 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,652 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
26	Five Towns College	662	10	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 662 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
27	Hartwick College	1112	10	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Undergraduates 1,112 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
28	Ithaca College	4268	10	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
29	Keuka College	966	10	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 966 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
30	Niagara University	2692	10	39.72	650 – 1,250	17495	48289	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s highly selective and has a 32% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $31,682. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 2,692 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 39.7% SAT Score 650 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
31	Roberts Wesleyan University	1045	10	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Undergraduates 1,045 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
32	Russell Sage College	1255	10	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 52% four......Read more Undergraduates 1,255 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
33	Sarah Lawrence College	1559	10	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43571	57703	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 83% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,559 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,703
34	Touro University	5098	10	61.96	1,290 – 1,450	25934	43510	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 57 majors and programs......Read more Undergraduates 5,098 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
35	Villa Maria College	611	10	87.33	800 – 1,110	15687	33635	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 65% first year retention rate and a 33% four year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 611 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,635
36	Adelphi University	5325	11	65.91	1,110 – 1,330	28671	63688	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
37	Canisius University	1724	11	72.24	1,010 – 1,250	19321	46089	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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, $22,779 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more Undergraduates 1,724 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
38	Elmira College	745	11	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 745 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
39	Hobart William Smith Colleges	1794	11	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 99% 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
40	SUNY College at Potsdam	1831	11	77.7	970 – 1,150	14574	39440	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 94% of students attending SUNY College at Potsdam currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,831 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,440
41	SUNY at Fredonia	2876	11	79.2	1,080 – 1,310	15830	40580	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY Found in Fredonia, SUNY at Fredonia accepted 79% 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 2,876 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,580
42	SUNY at Purchase College	3283	11	74.05	1,210 – 1,380	18651	31229	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 3,283 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 83.3% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,229
43	St Lawrence University	1949	11	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
44	St. John Fisher University	2583	11	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 2,583 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
45	University at Buffalo	20360	11	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 20,360 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
46	CUNY Hunter College	17027	12	54.22	1,110 – 1,400	4127	50414	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 80% of students at CUNY Hunter College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 17,027 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $4,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,414
47	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	11554	12	55.16	1,030 – 1,170	4141	50293	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 11,554 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 55.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $4,141 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,293
48	Houghton University	939	12	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 939 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
49	Le Moyne College	2563	12	75.29	1,160 – 1,320	22139	53493	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 75%. 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 2,563 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,493
50	Manhattan University	2928	12	78.5	1,150 – 1,350	28349	64472	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more Undergraduates 2,928 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472
51	Molloy University	3240	12	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
52	Mount Saint Mary College	2141	12	88.88	1,010 – 1,170	24588	59588	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,588
53	New York Institute of Technology	3355	12	78.08	1,120 – 1,360	23074	52559	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, New York Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 78%. 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 81% first year......Read more Undergraduates 3,355 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
54	Siena College	3469	12	77.64	1,150 – 1,380	32602	56526	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 98% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 72% of......Read more Undergraduates 3,469 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
55	University of Mount Saint Vincent	2398	12	84.64	950 – 1,220	21844	53755	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 84% of students attending the University of Mount Saint Vincent will receive grant aid from the school. 69% of students continued their studies at the University of Mount Saint......Read more Undergraduates 2,398 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,755
56	Utica University	2333	12	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,333 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
57	Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North	541	13	100	--	6985	27873	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool, NY Undergraduates 541 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
58	CUNY Queens College	13464	13	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 13,464 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
59	CUNY York College	5917	13	64.1	870 – 1,050	5631	46148	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 5,917 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $5,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,148
60	Clarkson University	2296	13	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,296 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
61	Daemen University	1656	13	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Undergraduates 1,656 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
62	Dominican University New York	1115	13	97.71	1,100 – 1,240	23907	50865	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Located in Orangeburg, Dominican University New York accepts 98% 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,865
63	Fordham University	10307	13	56.28	1,350 – 1,490	45368	68008	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 10,307 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
64	Hofstra University	6581	13	68.08	1,240 – 1,410	35687	52131	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
65	LIM College	1142	13	98.75	970 – 1,170	39389	45359	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York LIM College New York, NY Based in New York, LIM College accepted 99% 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 67%....Read more Undergraduates 1,142 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,359
66	Long Island University	11753	13	89.77	1,110 – 1,340	22620	47543	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 11,753 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
67	Rochester Institute of Technology	14267	13	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
68	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	1919	13	78.44	1,160 – 1,330	14646	58662	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Found in Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 89% of students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,919 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,646 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,662
69	St Bonaventure University	2048	13	81.65	1,090 – 1,300	27659	48559	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 71% 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 2,048 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,559
70	CUNY City College	12982	14	59.97	1,060 – 1,280	4599	46435	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 68% of students attending CUNY City College currently receive institutional grant aid. At CUNY City College, there......Read more Undergraduates 12,982 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $4,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,435
71	CUNY Lehman College	11217	14	46.01	960 – 1,080	4076	51067	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, CUNY Lehman College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 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 11,217 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 46.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $4,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,067
72	CUNY Medgar Evers College	3846	14	83.36	750 – 930	6207	37538	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 3,846 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 750 – 930 Avg. Net Price $6,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,538
73	Pace University	8038	14	75.92	1,190 – 1,360	34299	52767	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,767
74	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	5743	14	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 5,743 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
75	SUNY Buffalo State University	5205	14	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,205 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 55.6% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
76	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill	1764	14	83.25	950 – 1,160	18122	37901	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 83% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,764 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,901
77	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	1984	14	63.28	1,310 – 1,430	19644	48327	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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, Natural Resources Management and Policy, and Environmental Biology....Read more Undergraduates 1,984 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $19,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,327
78	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	2634	14	88.41	940 – 1,120	16923	42826	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Found in Delhi, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi’s acceptance rate is 88%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 81% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 2,634 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $16,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,826
79	SUNY Morrisville	2042	14	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Undergraduates 2,042 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
80	CUNY Brooklyn College	11562	15	58.36	1,030 – 1,190	4105	45035	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 74% of students at CUNY Brooklyn College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 11,562 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $4,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,035
81	SUNY College at Plattsburgh	3856	15	75.18	1,060 – 1,280	15982	48089	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY Found in Plattsburgh, SUNY College at Plattsburgh accepts 75% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,856 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,089
82	SUNY Maritime College	1286	15	72.42	1,130 – 1,300	20398	83439	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 1,286 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,398 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,439
83	SUNY Oneonta	4681	15	69.59	1,110 – 1,270	17918	49723	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 77% of students attending SUNY Oneonta currently receive grant aid from the school. At SUNY Oneonta, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around......Read more Undergraduates 4,681 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,723
84	St. Francis College	1934	15	81.53	930 – 1,140	22766	43378	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, St- Francis College accepts 82% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at St- Francis College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,934 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,378
85	St. John's University-New York	15640	15	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Undergraduates 15,640 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
86	State University of New York at Oswego	5517	15	80.57	1,070 – 1,280	16923	46358	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 86% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 71% and......Read more Undergraduates 5,517 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,358
87	Syracuse University	15958	15	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Undergraduates 15,958 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
88	Binghamton University	14669	16	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
89	Fashion Institute of Technology	7924	16	60.24	--	19649	50102	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 14% of students at Fashion Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,924 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,102
90	Iona University	3382	16	86.94	1,120 – 1,310	28557	51218	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 99% 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
91	Marist College	5551	16	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	40106	62546	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Undergraduates 5,551 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $40,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
92	Mercy University	6775	16	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 6,775 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
93	SUNY College at Geneseo	3902	16	66.63	1,200 – 1,360	18698	51097	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 90% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,902 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
94	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	3525	16	81.75	970 – 1,170	14877	45460	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Located in Alfred, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 82% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 91% 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 3,525 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $14,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,460
95	St. Thomas Aquinas College	1889	16	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
96	State University of New York at New Paltz	6197	16	61.61	1,180 – 1,340	17848	45555	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Undergraduates 6,197 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 61.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $17,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,555
97	University at Albany	12666	16	69.09	1,160 – 1,330	19165	51380	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 92% 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 63% and 59% of students......Read more Undergraduates 12,666 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $19,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,380
98	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology	1392	16	85.05	900 – 1,300	37171	48890	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY Located in Flushing, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology’s acceptance rate is 85% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 78% of students attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,392 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $37,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,890
99	SUNY Brockport	5816	17	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,816 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
100	SUNY Old Westbury	4260	17	83.52	1,010 – 1,210	10495	43671	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,260 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,671
101	College of Staten Island CUNY	10049	18	92.34	910 – 1,100	6355	36931	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 58% of students attending the College of Staten Island CUNY currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 10,049 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $6,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,931
102	Culinary Institute of America	3011	18	98.1	930 – 1,170	36015	37846	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Located in Hyde Park, Culinary Institute of America’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 98% 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $36,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,846
103	Farmingdale State College	10007	18	63.29	1,040 – 1,250	8224	55901	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $8,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,901
104	SUNY College of Technology at Canton	3469	18	92.15	1,000 – 1,160	14451	42079	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 82% of students attending SUNY College of Technology at Canton currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,469 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,079
105	Monroe College	6206	19	67.51	--	11476	36973	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College 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 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Undergraduates 6,206 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
106	Stony Brook University	18263	19	49.04	1,320 – 1,490	18601	59492	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Based in Stony Brook, Stony Brook University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 79% of students at Stony Brook University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 18,263 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $18,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
107	Boricua College	401	20	75.86	--	14102	30398	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Boricua College New York, NY Based in New York, Boricua College’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 10% of students attending Boricua College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 401 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,398
108	Berkeley College-New York	1756	21	96.71	--	27509	37284	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Located in New York, Berkeley College-New York accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Berkeley College-New York currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,756 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
109	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	16086	22	51.17	1,190 – 1,410	3989	61542	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Located in New York, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College accepts 51% 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 Undergraduates 16,086 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $3,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,542
110	Excelsior University	12701	23	83.01	--	0	63796	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in New York Excelsior University Albany, NY Undergraduates 12,701 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,796