Colleges Near Akron

Colleges and universities near me in the Akron, New York area

There are 28 colleges within 50 miles of Akron enrolling a total of 128,266 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New York with a population of 2,868, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. The nearest college is Bryant and Stratton College Amherst in Getzville at a distance of 12.4 miles from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Rochester in Rochester which is ranked #53 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University at Buffalo enrolling 32,099 students. In terms of affordability, Monroe Community College in Rochester offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,756 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Akron.
Akron, NY within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

28 results

SUNY at Geneseo
Connect Me
G
Geneseo, NY

SUNY at Geneseo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,184enrollment
  • $19,557net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

37 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Rochester Institute of Technology
Connect Me
R
Rochester, NY

Rochester Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,615enrollment
  • $39,600net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

42 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Houghton College
Connect Me
H
Houghton, NY

Houghton College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 833enrollment
  • $21,550net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

44 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Rochester
Connect Me
R
Rochester, NY

University of Rochester

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 12,197enrollment
  • $39,775net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1540SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

44 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bryant and Stratton College Greece
B
Rochester, NY
 

Bryant and Stratton College Greece

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 328enrollment
  • $11,233net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Monroe Community College
M
Rochester, NY

Monroe Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,283enrollment
  • $7,037net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bryant and Stratton College Henrietta
B
Rochester, NY
 

Bryant and Stratton College Henrietta

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 222enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York
Connect Me
T
Rochester, NY
 

Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16enrollment
  • $4,000net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Nazareth College
Connect Me
N
Rochester, NY

Nazareth College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,522enrollment
  • $31,620net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

50 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 
Saint John Fisher College
Connect Me
S
Rochester, NY
 

Saint John Fisher College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,621enrollment
  • $28,312net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

50 miles from Akron

Compare Calculate my chances 

FAQ's

The closest community college is Genesee Community College and is 18.2 miles from Akron. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Genesee Community College are $5,440 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Genesee Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.