What's the most affordable college in New York?

Of the 50 colleges listed on this page, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $5,170 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from New York?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the New York metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in New York, NY

CampusPin finds 52 colleges and universities in or near New York, New York. The 50 listed here include 42 universities and 8 community colleges, with 9 public and 41 private.

New York City has more colleges and universities than any other U.S. metro, Columbia, NYU, Fordham, CUNY system schools, and dozens of specialized institutions.

New York colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: New York University
Lowest published tuition: CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College ($5,170)
Published tuition range: $5,170–$71,845
Most selective: Columbia University in the City of New York (4% accept.)
Public / private: 9 public · 41 private
4-year / 2-year: 42 universities · 8 community colleges

Among the 50 colleges listed here, New York University is the largest by enrollment; CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $5,170; Columbia University in the City of New York is the most selective at a 4% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for New York, New York are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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