New York Private Colleges
There are 127 private colleges and universities in New York enrolling 476,778 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at New York private colleges. New York is home to popular private schools like New York University, Cornell University, Syracuse University and Columbia University in the City of New York.
D'Youville University
- Private 4 Year
- Buffalo, NY
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D'Youville is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing and health sciences. The compact urban campus sits on Buffalo's west side near the Peace Bridge.
- SAT Range 995-1220
- Avg GPA 3.68
- Acceptance Rate 81%
- Net Price $20,690
Elmira College
- Private 4 Year
- Elmira, NY
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5.0 | 1 reviews
Elmira is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate nursing and education. Most undergrads live on a compact residential campus in the small city of Elmira.
- SAT Range 1090-1385
- Avg GPA 3.22
- Acceptance Rate 77%
- Net Price $23,682
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
- Private 4 Year
- New York, NY
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- Jan 8 application deadline
Cooper Union is a highly selective private college known for undergraduate architecture, fine arts, and engineering. The urban campus is centered in Manhattan's East Village.
- SAT Range 1295-1501
- Avg GPA 3.75
- Acceptance Rate 21%
- Net Price $26,283
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
- Private 4 Year
- New York, NY
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AMDA is a private performing arts college known for undergraduate musical theatre, acting, and dance. The urban campus sits on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 24%
- Net Price $48,524
St. Joseph's University New York
- Private 4 Year
- Brooklyn, NY
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St. Joseph's New York is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing and education. The urban campus is in Brooklyn.
- SAT Range 1110-1270
- Avg GPA 3.2
- Acceptance Rate 72%
- Net Price $19,422
Touro University
- Private 4 Year
- New York, NY
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3.0 | 1 reviews
Touro is a private Jewish-sponsored university known for undergraduate health sciences and education. The university operates multiple urban campuses across New York City.
- SAT Range 1218-1453
- Avg GPA 3.17
- Acceptance Rate 61%
- Net Price $29,179
Hilbert College
- Private 4 Year
- Hamburg, NY
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Hilbert is a small private Franciscan college known for undergraduate criminal justice and forensic science. The campus is in suburban Hamburg near Buffalo.
- SAT Range 980-1180
- Avg GPA 3.2
- Acceptance Rate 97%
- Net Price $22,157
Russell Sage College
- Private 4 Year
- Troy, NY
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Russell Sage is a private college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and education. The urban campus occupies historic buildings in downtown Troy.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.3
- Acceptance Rate 53%
- Net Price $21,046
The College of Saint Rose
- Private 4 Year
- Albany, NY
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- May 1 application deadline
- SAT Range 1001-1228
- Avg GPA 3.3
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Dominican University New York
- Private 4 Year
- Orangeburg, NY
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Dominican University New York is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and business. The suburban campus in Orangeburg sits in Rockland County north of New York City.
- SAT Range 1095-1235
- Avg GPA 3.09
- Acceptance Rate 63%
- Net Price $33,972
Nazareth University
- Private 4 Year
- Rochester, NY
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- Feb 1 application deadline
Nazareth is a private university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and music. The suburban campus sits in Pittsford just outside Rochester.
- SAT Range 1070-1320
- Avg GPA 3.6
- Acceptance Rate 75%
- Net Price $30,785
Keuka College
- Private 4 Year
- Keuka Park, NY
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1.0 | 1 reviews
Keuka is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate nursing, occupational therapy, and education. The campus sits on Keuka Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region.
- SAT Range 1008-1183
- Avg GPA 3.3
- Acceptance Rate 68%
- Net Price $24,628
Metropolitan College of New York
- Private 4 Year
- New York, NY
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MCNY is a private college known for purpose-centered undergraduate programs in business, human services, and public affairs. The urban campus is located in Manhattan.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.1
- Acceptance Rate 90%
- Net Price $26,091
St. Thomas Aquinas College
- Private 4 Year
- Sparkill, NY
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- May 1 application deadline
St. Thomas Aquinas is a private Catholic college known for undergraduate teacher education and business. The suburban campus sits in Sparkill just north of New York City.
- SAT Range 880-1085
- Avg GPA 3.0
- Acceptance Rate 93%
- Net Price $21,187
Daemen University
- Private 4 Year
- Amherst, NY
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Daemen is a private university known for undergraduate nursing, physical therapy, and health sciences. The suburban campus is in Amherst near Buffalo.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.53
- Acceptance Rate 68%
- Net Price $19,102
Villa Maria College
- Private 4 Year
- Buffalo, NY
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2.0 | 1 reviews
Villa Maria is a small private Catholic college known for undergraduate fashion design, interior design, and music. The urban campus sits in Buffalo.
- SAT Range 730-1050
- Avg GPA 2.87
- Acceptance Rate 87%
- Net Price $15,823
Boricua College
- Private 4 Year
- New York, NY
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Boricua College is a private college known for bilingual undergraduate programs in education, human services, and business. Its urban New York City campuses primarily serve Latino and working-adult students.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $15,245
Manhattan School of Music
- Private 4 Year
- New York, NY
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- Dec 1 application deadline
Manhattan School of Music is a private conservatory known for undergraduate classical performance, jazz, and composition. The urban campus is in Manhattan's Morningside Heights neighborhood.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.55
- Acceptance Rate 41%
- Net Price $51,767