How many colleges are in New York?

There are 417 colleges in New York in our data as of 10/15/2026.

Which New York cities have the most colleges?

New York (163), Albany (9), Buffalo (7), Monsey (7), Schenectady (5).

Checked Oct 21, 2026

417 colleges in 114 cities and 54 counties · Data as of 10/15/2026

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With a population of 19,852,366, New York has 417 colleges (0.21 per 10,000 people).
That is 15% more per resident than the national rate of 0.18 per 10,000.
By count, it is 2nd in the country.
The most common type is Private College (188, 45%), followed by Trade and Career School (116) and Public University (46).
The largest concentrations are in New York (163), Albany (9) and Buffalo (7).

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How many colleges are in New York?: There are 417 colleges in New York in our data as of 10/15/2026.
Which New York cities have the most colleges?: New York (163), Albany (9), Buffalo (7), Monsey (7), Schenectady (5).