I’ve always wanted to study in New York. Can someone list colleges located there? I'm looking for options and various environments like urban vs. more traditional campuses.
Absolutely, there are a variety of colleges and universities located in New York that cater to different preferences, ranging from urban to more traditional campuses.
1. In New York City you will find:
- Columbia University: An Ivy League institution located in Manhattan's Morningside Heights neighborhood. Its campus offers a traditional collegiate environment in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.
- New York University (NYU): Situated in Manhattan, it's known for a vibrant student life that's closely intertwined with the energy of the city. It has no traditional campus, instead spread across various parts of the city, primarily in the Greenwich Village neighborhood.
- Fordham University: Has two locations in NYC. The Rose Hill campus in The Bronx offers a more traditional college environment while the Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan provides a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
- Other colleges within NYC include Pace University, The New School, and the City University of New York (CUNY) system with various locations like City College, Hunter College, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
2. Outside of the city but still in New York state, you have:
- Cornell University: An Ivy League located in Ithaca, offering both a rural and traditional university setting.
- Syracuse University: Found in the city of Syracuse and known for its lively sports culture and beautiful campus that hosts a blend of modern and historic buildings.
- University of Rochester: Located in Rochester, it is often praised for its music and science programs.
- State University of New York (SUNY) system consisting of institutions like SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Albany, and SUNY Stony Brook to name a few, located in different parts of the state.
- Other institutions in the state include Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Colgate University, and Union College.
It's important to research each of these to understand which would be the right fit for your academic, social, and environmental preferences. Consider the variety of factors like the size of the student body, the courses offered, the location, and the extracurricular opportunities.
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