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Top 10 Colleges & Universities in New York (2024–25)

Quick, side‑by‑side facts: founding, campus size, enrollment, programs, sports, costs & more. Figures are for the 2024–25 cycle where available.

Columbia University (NYC)

Private Ivy League (NCAA DI)
Established / by1754; by royal charter of King George II as King’s College.
Campus sizeMorningside Heights ~36 acres.
2024 students≈35,769 (total).
DegreesBA/BS; MA/MS/MEng; PhD/MD/JD; extensive master’s offerings.
Known forJournalism, engineering, finance/econ, international affairs, data science.
Notable facultyJoseph E. Stiglitz (Nobel laureate, Economics).
NCAA / teamsYes — Ivy League. Football & men’s/women’s basketball.
VenuesFootball: Robert K. Kraft Field at Wien Stadium (~17,100). Basketball: Levien Gym (~2,700).
Media rev.Ivy’s 10‑yr ESPN+ deal; terms undisclosed (generally modest).
RecruitingHeavily recruited (finance, consulting, tech, media).
Well‑rounded?Yes — comprehensive research university across sciences & liberal arts.
2024–25 est. freshman costTuition & fees ≈ $71,170; Housing & food ≈ $17,580.
2024–25 dorm/mealTypical first‑year housing + meal ≈ $17.6k.

Cornell University (Ithaca)

Private (w/ NYS colleges) Ivy League (NCAA DI)
Established / by1865; Ezra Cornell & Andrew Dickson White.
Campus sizeMain campus ≈745 acres (vast additional land holdings).
2024 students≈25k (undergrad+grad).
DegreesBA/BS; MEng/MPS/MBA; JD/DVM/PhD, etc.
Known forEngineering, CS, architecture, hotel, agriculture/life sciences.
Notable facultyCarl Sagan (legendary Cornell astronomer & communicator).
NCAA / teamsYes — Ivy League. Football & basketball.
VenuesFootball: Schoellkopf Field (~25,500). Basketball: Newman Arena (~4,500).
Media rev.Ivy League streaming with ESPN+; per‑school amounts not disclosed.
RecruitingVery high across tech, engineering, finance, consulting.
Well‑rounded?Yes — strong STEM and arts & sciences.
2024–25 est. freshman costEndowed tuition ≈ $71,266 (’25–26 posted); Housing ≈ $13,246; Food ≈ $7,328 (comparable 24–25 levels).
2024–25 dorm/mealFirst‑year on-campus housing + unlimited meal plan ≈ $20.6k.

New York University (NYC)

Private NCAA DIII (UAA)
Established / by1831; founded with leadership from Albert Gallatin.
Campus sizeUrban & distributed around Washington Square (no single acreage).
2024 studentsTotal ≈60,781; Undergrad ≈29,060.
DegreesBA/BS; MA/MS/MFA/MBA; JD/MD/PhD across many schools.
Known forBusiness (Stern), arts/film (Tisch), global studies, data/CS.
Notable facultyThomas J. Sargent (Nobel laureate, Economics).
NCAA / teamsYes — DIII; basketball (no varsity football).
VenuesBasketball at Paulson Center; varsity DIII facilities on campus.
Media rev.DIII programs generate minimal broadcast revenue.
RecruitingVery high (finance, tech, media, arts).
Well‑rounded?Yes — broad portfolio across arts, business, STEM, liberal arts.
2024–25 est. freshman costTotal COA typically ≈ $92–97k (tuition ≈ $65–66k; housing & food ≈ $25.5k).
2024–25 dorm/mealTypical housing + dining ≈ $25.5k.

Syracuse University (Syracuse)

Private ACC (NCAA DI)
Established / by1870; by the Methodist Episcopal Church (roots in Genesee College).
Campus size~721 acres.
2024 students≈22k (UG+Grad).
DegreesBA/BS; MA/MS/MFA; MBA/MPA; PhD/JD.
Known forCommunications (Newhouse), public affairs (Maxwell), architecture, design.
Notable facultyWidely published faculty across communications and policy.
NCAA / teamsYes — ACC. Football & basketball.
VenuesJMA Wireless Dome: ~49k (football), ~31k (basketball).
Media rev.ACC distributed ≈$44–45M per school in 2022–23 (broadcast share not broken out).
RecruitingHigh (media, sports, public affairs, design, tech).
Well‑rounded?Yes — strong professional schools + arts & sciences.
2024–25 est. freshman costTotal COA ≈ $92k (tuition $66.6k; housing & food ≈ $19.8k).
2024–25 dorm/mealHousing & food ≈ $19.8k.

University at Buffalo (SUNY)

Public (SUNY) MAC (NCAA DI, FBS)
Established / by1846; as a private medical college (later joined SUNY).
Campus sizeNorth Campus ~1,192 acres (largest SUNY campus system‑wide footprint).
2024 students≈32k.
DegreesBA/BS; MS/MBA/PharmD; PhD/MD/JD, etc.
Known forEngineering, pharmacy, management, architecture, public health.
Notable facultyHerbert A. Hauptman (Nobel laureate; longtime UB-affiliated researcher/professor).
NCAA / teamsYes — DI FBS. Football & basketball.
VenuesFootball: UB Stadium (~25,000). Basketball: Alumni Arena (~6,783).
Media rev.MAC–ESPN deal; per‑school distributions modest/undisclosed.
RecruitingStrong regional recruiting for engineering, healthcare, business.
Well‑rounded?Yes — broad research programs across STEM & arts.
2024–25 est. freshman costIn‑state ≈ $35.9k; Out‑of‑state ≈ $57.4k (incl. housing & dining ≈ $18.1k).
2024–25 dorm/mealHousing & dining allowance ≈ $18.1k.

Stony Brook University (SUNY)

Public (SUNY) CAA / A-10 (NCAA DI)
Established / by1957; State University of New York (land gift by Ward Melville enabled expansion).
Campus sizeWest Campus ~1,454 acres (very large research campus).
2024 students≈26k.
DegreesBA/BS; MS/MA/MEng; PhD/MD.
Known forPhysics (C.N. Yang Institute), CS, biomed/health sciences.
Notable facultyC. N. Yang (Nobel laureate; longtime Stony Brook professor).
NCAA / teamsYes — DI. Football & basketball.
VenuesFootball: LaValle Stadium (~12,300). Basketball: Island Federal Arena (~4,000).
Media rev.CAA media arrangements/streaming; per‑school payouts modest/undisclosed.
RecruitingStrong for STEM & healthcare fields.
Well‑rounded?Yes — strong sciences + arts & humanities.
2024–25 est. freshman costIn‑state ≈ $30,052; Out‑of‑state ≈ $54,032 (includes housing $11,740 & meal $7,304).
2024–25 dorm/mealHousing ≈ $11,740; Meal plan ≈ $7,304.

University of Rochester

Private NCAA DIII (Liberty)
Established / by1850; independent, with strong ties to the Rochester community.
Campus sizeRiver Campus ~154 acres.
2024 studentsTotal ≈11,946; Undergrad ≈6,580.
DegreesBA/BS; MA/MS; PhD; Eastman School of Music conservatory programs.
Known forOptics, biomedical engineering, music (Eastman), data science.
Notable facultyInternationally recognized scholars; premier music faculty at Eastman.
NCAA / teamsYes — DIII; football & basketball.
VenuesFootball at Fauver Stadium/Prince Athletic Complex; DIII‑scale capacities.
Media rev.DIII broadcasts minimal revenue.
RecruitingStrong for STEM, research, and music‑related fields.
Well‑rounded?Yes — research across sciences, engineering & liberal arts.
2024–25 est. freshman costTuition ≈ $65,870 (’24–25); housing+food ≈ $20k (’25–26 shows $20,466).
2024–25 dorm/mealMeal plans ≈ $7.1–8.0k; housing varies by hall.

RPI (Troy)

Private NCAA DI (Hockey) & DIII
Established / by1824; Stephen Van Rensselaer & Amos Eaton.
Campus size~275 acres.
2024 students~7,000 (UG+Grad).
DegreesBS; MS/MEng/MBA; PhD (engineering/tech focus).
Known forEngineering, CS/AI, architecture, materials, semiconductors.
Notable facultyIvar Giaever (Nobel laureate; Professor Emeritus).
NCAA / teamsYes — DI men’s/women’s hockey (ECAC); most others DIII incl. football.
VenuesFootball: ECAV Stadium (~5,000). Hockey: Houston Field House (~4,800).
Media rev.Modest at DIII; DI hockey media varies (conference‑level).
RecruitingVery strong for engineering/CS employers; robust industry ties.
Well‑rounded?STEM‑centric; has humanities/arts but emphasis on science & engineering.
2024–25 est. freshman costTuition $62,500; Fees $1,581; Room & Board $18,120 (Total ≈ $85.3k).
2024–25 dorm/mealRoom & board ≈ $18.1k.

Fordham University (NYC)

Private Patriot / A‑10 (NCAA DI)
Established / by1841; St. John’s College by the Catholic Diocese (Archbishop John Hughes).
Campus sizeRose Hill ~85–93 acres (Bronx); Lincoln Center urban campus.
2024 students≈16k.
DegreesBA/BS; MA/MS; MBA; JD; PhD; EdD.
Known forBusiness, law, humanities, social sciences.
Notable facultyDistinguished scholars across law, business, theology.
NCAA / teamsYes — DI: Football (Patriot), Basketball (A‑10).
VenuesFootball: Coffey Field (~7,000). Basketball: Rose Hill Gym (~3,200).
Media rev.Patriot/A‑10 distributions modest; amounts not public.
RecruitingStrong NYC recruiting in finance, media, public service.
Well‑rounded?Yes — liberal arts core with solid STEM offerings.
2024–25 est. freshman costTypical private COA mid‑$80k+; see Fordham for exact program figures.
2024–25 dorm/mealVaries by hall/plan; typical private‑NYC rates.

Colgate University (Hamilton)

Private (Liberal Arts) Patriot League (NCAA DI, FCS)
Established / by1819; Baptist Education Society of the State of New York.
Campus size~553 acres.
2024 students≈3,200 (undergrad‑focused).
DegreesBA (undergraduate); selected master’s via partnerships.
Known forUndergraduate liberal arts & sciences; political science, econ, biology.
Notable facultyNationally recognized teacher‑scholars across the liberal arts.
NCAA / teamsYes — DI FCS. Football & basketball.
VenuesFootball: Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium (~10,221). Basketball: Cotterell Court (~1,750).
Media rev.Patriot League media payouts modest; not publicly itemized.
RecruitingStrong for finance/consulting, STEM graduate pathways.
Well‑rounded?Yes — classic liberal arts depth with strong sciences.
2024–25 est. freshman costTotal COA typically mid‑$80k+ (see Colgate for current rates).
2024–25 dorm/mealResidential campus; costs vary by hall/plan.

New York University, College and School Legend



FID = Feature ID
IPEDSID = New York Integrated Postsecondary Education Data ID
NAME = Name for selected New York University, College or School
ADDRESS = Primary street address or PO Box for selected New York University, College or School
ADDRESS2 = Secondary street address (e.g., Apt, Suite, Floor)
CITY = New York city for the selected feature
STATE = ABV of selected feature state
ZIP = Feature Zip Code
ZIP4 = Census block zip code
TELEPHONE = Phone number for selected New York University, College or School
TYPE = Specific categorical breakdown of the feature ( 1 = Public, 2 = Private not-for-profit, 3 = Private for-profit, -3 = Not available )
STATUS = Operational status of the feature ( M = Closed in current year (active, has data), A = Active - institution active, C = Combined with other institution, N = New (active) - added during the current year, R = Restore (active) - restored to the current universe, D = Delete out of business )
POPULATION = Sum of total enrollment and total employees. For records where the total employees is NULL, Population is total enrollment.
COUNTY = U.S. County feature is located
COUNTYFIPS = County Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code - 5 digits
COUNTRY = World Country
LATITUDE = Decimal Degree Latitude
LONGITUDE = Decimal Degree LONGITUDE
NAICS_CODE = North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
NAICS_DESC = Type of New York University, College or School
SOURCE = Web source
SOURCE_DAT = Source date
VAL_METHOD = Methodology used to validate location of New York University, College or School
VAL_DATE = Date when location was validated
WEBSITE = Feature's web site
STFIPS = State Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code - 2 digit
COFIPS = County Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code - 3 digit
SECTOR = Sector of feature ( 1 = Public, 4-year or above, 2 = Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above, 3 = Private for-profit, 4-year or above, 4 = Public, 2-year, 5 = Private not-for-profit, 2-year, 6 = Private for-profit, 2-year, 7 = Public, less-than 2-year, 8 = Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year, 9 = Private for-profit, less-than 2-year, 99 = Sector unknown (not active))
LEVEL = Level of institution (1 = Four or more years, 2 = At least 2 but less than 4 years, -3 = Not Available, 3 = Less than 2 years (below associate) )
HI_OFFER = Highest level offered ( 1 = Award of less than one academic year, 2 = At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs, 3 = Associates degree, 4 = At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs, 5 = Bachelors degree, 6 = Post-baccalaureate certificate, 7 = Masters degree, 8 = Post-masters certificate, 9 = Doctors degree )
DEG_GRANT = Degree-granting status ( 1 = Degree-granting, 2 = Non-degree granting, primarily postsecondary, 3 = Not available )
LOCALE = Degree of urbanization ( -3 = Not available, 11 = City: Large, 12 = City: Midsize, 13 = City: Small, 21 = Suburb: Large, 22 = Suburb: Midsize, 23 = Suburb: Small, 31 = Town: Fringe, 32 = Town: Distant, 33 = Town: Remote, 41 = Rural: Fringe, 42 = Rural: Distant, 43 = Rural: Remote)
CLOSE_DATE = Date feature closed (mmddyyyy)
MERGE_ID = Unique ID for merged schools (IPEDSID)
ALIAS = Feature name alias
SIZE_SET = Carnegie Classification 2005 size and setting ( -3 = Not available, -2 = Not applicable, 0 = Not classified, 1 = Very small two-year, 2 = Small two-year, 3 = Medium two-year, 4 = Large two-year, 5 = Very large two-year, 6 = Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential, 7 = Very small four-year, primarily residential, 8 = Very small four-year, highly residential, 9 = Small four-year, primarily nonresidential, 10 = Small four-year, primarily residential, 11 = Small four-year, highly residential, 12 = Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential, 13 = Medium four-year, primarily residential, 14 = Medium four-year, highly residential, 15 = Large four-year, primarily nonresidential, 16 = Large four-year, primarily residential, 17 = Large four-year, highly residential, 18 = Exclusively graduate/professional )
INST_SIZE = Feature size category based on student enrollment ( 1 = Under 1,000, 2 = 1,000 - 4,999, 3 = 5,000 - 9,999, 4 = 10,000 - 19,999, 5 = 20,000 and above, -1 = Not reported, -2 Not applicable )
PT_ENROLL = Estimated enrollment, part-time
FT_ENROLL = Estimated enrollment, full-time
TOT_ENROLL = Estimated enrollment, total
HOUSING = Institution provides on-campus housing ( -1 = Not reported, 2 = No, 1 = Yes, -2 = Not applicable )
DORM_CAP = Total dormitory capacity
TOT_EMPLOY = Total employed
SHELTER_ID = National Shelter System ID

Map Source: HIFLD Open portal

As of August 26, 2025, HIFLD Open has discontinued data access so I can no longer update this and other maps for 2025 and who knows when? The HIFLD Open portal will be available until September 16, 2025 and then Home Land Security will totally shut it down. It is now best to use University and Private data sources for your research and reference map and database projects. Also, a TON of schools, universities, and colleges have closed since Covid. It is best to check the school websites you query and see if they are still in business.


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