Colleges Near Hempstead

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

There 182 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 938,303 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New York with a population of 53,891, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Hempstead. The nearest college is Adelphi University in Garden City at a distance of 2.1 miles from Hempstead. Driving time to these schools from Hempstead should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Columbia University in the City of New York in New York which is ranked #22 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is New York University enrolling 57,335 students. In terms of affordability, Norwalk Community College in Norwalk offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,176 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 Hempstead.
Hempstead, NY within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

182 results

Berkeley College Woodland Park
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Woodland Park, NJ
 

Berkeley College Woodland Park

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,007enrollment
  • $20,068net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA

33 miles from Hempstead

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Kean University
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Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 13,352enrollment
  • $11,593net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1198SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

32 miles from Hempstead

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Montclair State University
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Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 22,570enrollment
  • $13,880net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1225SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

32 miles from Hempstead

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Passaic County Community College
P
Paterson, NJ
 

Passaic County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,165enrollment
  • $7,910net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Hempstead

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Ramapo College of New Jersey
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Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 5,521enrollment
  • $17,348net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1270SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

33 miles from Hempstead

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Seton Hall University
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South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,494enrollment
  • $31,642net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

33 miles from Hempstead

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Caldwell University
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Caldwell, NJ
 

Caldwell University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,864enrollment
  • $23,071net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1320SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

35 miles from Hempstead

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William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,426enrollment
  • $16,999net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1345SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

35 miles from Hempstead

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Monmouth University
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West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 4,981enrollment
  • $33,228net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1125-1270SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

36 miles from Hempstead

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Fairfield University
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Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 6,289enrollment
  • $47,630net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1380SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

37 miles from Hempstead

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Eastwick College
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Ramsey, NJ
 

Eastwick College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 929enrollment
  • $28,467net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Hempstead

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Brookdale Community College
B
Lincroft, NJ
 

Brookdale Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,916enrollment
  • $9,032net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Hempstead

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Union County College
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Cranford, NJ
 

Union County College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,081enrollment
  • $7,469net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Hempstead

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Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary
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Ossining, NY
 

Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 206enrollment
  • $4,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Hempstead

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Kol Yaakov Torah Center
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Monsey, New York
 

Kol Yaakov Torah Center

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 22enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Hempstead

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Rabbinical College Beth Shraga
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Monsey, NY
 

Rabbinical College Beth Shraga

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48enrollment
  • $16,744net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Hempstead

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Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
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Mount Kisco, NY
 

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 270enrollment
  • $7,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Hempstead

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Yeshivath Viznitz
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Monsey, NY
 

Yeshivath Viznitz

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,148enrollment
  • $7,172net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Hempstead

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Nassau Community College and is 2.4 miles from Hempstead. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Nassau Community College are $6,330 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Nassau 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.