There are 3 colleges in Poughkeepsie and 44 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 136,529 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in New York with a population of 32,736, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Poughkeepsie. Driving time to these schools from Poughkeepsie should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vassar College which is ranked #47 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Post University enrolling 17,034 students. In terms of affordability, Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury 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 Poughkeepsie.
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Public 2 Year
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48 miles from Poughkeepsie
Public 2 Year
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47 miles from Poughkeepsie
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
48 miles from Poughkeepsie
Private 4 Year
25 reviews
#44 Best Private Colleges in New York
47 miles from Poughkeepsie
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#56 Best Private Colleges in New York
47 miles from Poughkeepsie
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in New Jersey
Applications Due Feb 1
49 miles from Poughkeepsie
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut
48 miles from Poughkeepsie
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
48 miles from Poughkeepsie
The closest community college is Dutchess Community College and is 2.3 miles from Poughkeepsie. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Dutchess Community College are $5,174 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Dutchess 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.