Hello everyone! I was wondering if any of you could provide a list of public colleges and universities in New York State? I'd like to focus my search on public institutions, but I'm having a hard time finding a comprehensive list. Thank you in advance!
Hello! Certainly, I can help you out with a list of public colleges and universities in New York State. These institutions are part of the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) systems. Keep in mind, there are many community colleges within these systems as well, but for this list, I'll focus on four-year institutions.
State University of New York (SUNY) System:
1. SUNY Albany
2. SUNY Binghamton
3. SUNY Buffalo
4. SUNY Buffalo State
5. SUNY College at Brockport
6. SUNY College at Cortland
7. SUNY College at Fredonia
8. SUNY College at Geneseo
9. SUNY College at New Paltz
10. SUNY College at Old Westbury
11. SUNY College at Oneonta
12. SUNY College at Oswego
13. SUNY College at Plattsburgh
14. SUNY College at Potsdam
15. SUNY College at Purchase
16. SUNY Empire State College
17. Farmingdale State College
18. Fashion Institute of Technology
19. Maritime College
20. Morrisville State College
21. SUNY Cobleskill
22. SUNY Delhi
23. SUNY Canton
24. SUNY Polytechnic Institute
25. SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry
26. University at Stony Brook
City University of New York (CUNY) System:
1. Baruch College
2. Brooklyn College
3. City College of New York
4. College of Staten Island
5. Hunter College
6. John Jay College of Criminal Justice
7. Lehman College
8. Medgar Evers College
9. New York City College of Technology
10. Queens College
11. York College
I hope this list helps you during your college search process. Keep in mind that each institution has different programs and strengths, so research each one to find the best fit for your academic and personal interests. Good luck!
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