Colleges Near Syracuse

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

There are 8 colleges in Syracuse and 24 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 112,803 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New York with a population of 145,170, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Syracuse. Driving time to these schools from Syracuse should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Cornell University in Ithaca which is ranked #19 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Cornell University enrolling 26,264 students. In terms of affordability, Cayuga County Community College in Auburn offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $5,136 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 Syracuse.
Syracuse, NY within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Hobart William Smith Colleges
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Geneva, NY

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,669enrollment
  • $33,172net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1360SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

44 miles from Syracuse

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Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
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Utica, New York
 

Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing

Private 2 Year

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  • 218enrollment
  • $20,677net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Syracuse

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Utica College
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Utica, NY
 

Utica College

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

#56 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,733enrollment
  • $22,510net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

44 miles from Syracuse

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Ithaca College
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Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,828enrollment
  • $34,297net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1370SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

46 miles from Syracuse

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Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch
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Utica, NY
 

Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,762enrollment
  • $8,149net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.64Avg GPA

47 miles from Syracuse

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SUNY Polytechnic Institute
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Utica, NY

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 2,704enrollment
  • $14,646net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 24-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

47 miles from Syracuse

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Onondaga Community College and is 3.5 miles from Syracuse. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Onondaga Community College are $6,042 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Onondaga 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.