These New York Schools Among America’s Most Elite Colleges

Several New York colleges just cracked the top 60 in the nation. See which schools made the cut and why they’re climbing the ranks!

U.S. News reached out to Hudson Valley Post to let us know the 2026 best college rankings are out.

These Are The 14 "Worst" Colleges In New York State

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Before we look at the best colleges in New York, let's look back at a different study that determined the worst colleges in New York.

These Are The 14 "Worst" Colleges In New York State

A new report says 14 colleges in New York State are among the "worst" in America.

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Best Colleges and Universities In New York State

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U.S. News tells Hudson Valley Post that this year, over 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities are ranked. Most participated in the U.S. News statistical survey.

According to U.S. News, 79 percent of the 1,7000 schools provided U.S. News with statistical information in the spring and summer of 2025 for the report, including 99 of the top 100. This is up from 78.1 percent in last year's report.

Below are the top schools from New York State that were highlighted.

Best Colleges and Universities In New York State

Here are the Top 5 colleges and universities in New York State for 2025 according to US News and World Report.

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The list was based on 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success, U.S. News reports.

These Are The 15 Best Colleges In New York State

Another study named these 15 colleges the best in the Empire State.

These Are The 15 Best Colleges In New York State

Study Finds Worst Paying College Majors In New York State

What are the worst majors in terms of pay? Experts say these college majors aren't worth the cost of tuition.

Study Finds Worst Paying College Majors In New York State

A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found out which college majors pay the leas

The Most Dangerous Colleges New York Residents May Want To Avoid

A new list shows the "most dangerous college campuses" in America. Many are very popular or prestigious colleges.

3 New York Colleges Among "Worst" In America

A new list states that three colleges from Upstate New York are among the worst in the nation. However, two were also recently honored as being some of the "best" colleges in America.