Colleges in New York City, New York
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in New York City, New York (1 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 1 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $40,023 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 44.4%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 53% of applicants.
The median net price in New York City runs about $22,030 higher than the New York statewide median of $17,993.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in New York City, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$40,023
After aid
Median grad rate
44.4%
6-year
Median admission rate
53%
Median enrollment
67
Undergrad
All colleges in New York City
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater New York City, NY | NY | Private nonprofit, 2-year | $40,023 | 44.4% | 53% | 67 | Complete |
Top programs in New York City
Most-completed programs across New York City colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Visual & performing arts100.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in New York City
Q.How many colleges are in New York City, New York?
There are 1 colleges and universities in New York City, New York that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in New York City?
By undergraduate enrollment, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is the largest institution in New York City with roughly 67 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in New York City?
Based on average net price after aid, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater is the most affordable institution in New York City at $40,023 per year.
Q.Which New York City college has the highest graduation rate?
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among New York City institutions at 44.4%.
Q.What is the average tuition in New York City?
The median net price across all 1 colleges in New York City is $40,023 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in New York City?
Across New York City colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Visual & performing arts.
Q.Are there community colleges in New York City?
New York City does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in New York may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in New York City that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.