Best New York Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 131 community colleges serving 444,448 students in New York (52 public colleges and 79 private colleges).

The average tuition for community colleges in New York is approximately $5,720 per year for in-state students and $10,320 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,426 per year (view national tuition costs).

The top-ranked community colleges in California include Belanger School of Nursing, Circle in the Square Theatre School, and Montefiore School of Nursing.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 69% (compared to national acceptance rates).

Minority enrollment is 62%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Photo - View of the Alumni Plaza and Walter C. Hinkle/Robert Couse Bell Tower.

North Country Community College Photo - View From Library

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo - An overview of Paul Smith's College's Campus is gorgeous and a good way to showcase how lucky we are to be located on Lower St. Regis in the middle of the Adirondack State Park in Upstate, N.Y.

Maria College of Albany Photo - Unique areas for students to study, socialize and relax on this historic campus.

CUNY Kingsborough Community College Photo - CUNY Kingsborough Community College offers over 50 programs of study, including liberal arts, business, criminal justice, nursing, and maritime technology. Located in Brooklyn's Manhattan Beach neighborhood, the bucolic campus is hugged by three bodies of water: Sheepshead Bay, Jamaica Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Hudson Valley Community College Photo - Entrance to the Marvin Library Learning Commons

Herkimer County Community College Photo - We can't wait to see you here!

Dutchess Community College Photo - Bowne Hall was the only pre-existing building when the college began in 1957.

Fulton-Montgomery Community College Photo - Enjoying a Fall day on campus

Ulster County Community College Photo - Stone Ridge Campus

SUNY Broome Community College Photo - The Natural Sceince Center opened in Fall 2013 and features state-of-the-art science classrooms.

Genesee Community College Photo - GCC Campus

Jefferson Community College Photo - Jefferson's Residence Hall - East Hall.

SUNY College of Technology at Canton Photo

New York College of Health Professions Photo - Physical Arts class-Yoga

Student by Ethnicity

(NY) School Average

Asian

Hispanic

23%

Black

18%

White

38%

Hawaiian

Two or more races

Non Resident

Unknown

New York All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in New York

Community Colleges in New York (Closed)

School

Location

Students

The Art Institute of New York City (Closed 2017)

Private, for profit

218-232 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 226-5500

| 898 students

Berkeley college (White plains) (Closed 2020)

Public

99 church street
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 694-1122

| 625 students

Bramson ORT College (Closed 2017)

Private, non-profit

69-30 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 261-5800

| 641 students

Business Informatics Center Inc (Closed 2015)

Public

134 S Central Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-0050

| 24 students

Institute of Design and Construction (Closed 2015)

Private, non-profit

141 Willoughby St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-3661

| 93 students

Interboro Institute (Closed 2007)

Public

450 W 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 399-0093

| 2,827 students

ITT Technical Institute-Albany (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

13 Airline Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-9300

| 232 students

ITT Technical Institute-Getzville (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

2295 Millersport Hwy
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 689-2200

| 326 students

ITT Technical Institute-Liverpool (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

235 Greenfield Parkway
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 461-8000

| 215 students

Katharine Gibbs School-New York City (Closed 2009)

Public

50 West 40 Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 867-9300

| 655 students

Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing (Closed 2014)

Public

350 Henry Street, 7 Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201

| 138 students

Technical Career Institutes (Closed 2017)

Private, for profit

320 W 31st St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 594-4000

| 2,762 students

Utica School of Commerce (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

201 Bleecker St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 733-2307

| 282 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in New York?

There are 131 community colleges serving 444,448 students in New York.

How much do community colleges cost in New York?

What are the top ranked community colleges in New York?

The top-ranked community colleges in New York include Belanger School of Nursing, Circle in the Square Theatre School, and Montefiore School of Nursing.

What is community college acceptance rate in New York?

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 69% (compared to national acceptance rates).

What is community college diversity score in New York?

Community colleges in New York have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).

How diverse are community college in New York?

Community colleges in New York have approximately 62% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.

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