Colleges Near Poughkeepsie

Colleges and universities near me in the Poughkeepsie, New York area

There are 3 colleges in Poughkeepsie and 44 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 136,529 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New York with a population of 32,736, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Poughkeepsie. Driving time to these schools from Poughkeepsie should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vassar College which is ranked #47 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Post University enrolling 17,034 students. In terms of affordability, Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,176 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Poughkeepsie.


44 results

Dutchess Community College
D
Poughkeepsie, NY
 

Dutchess Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,047enrollment
  • $8,443net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

2 miles from Poughkeepsie

Marist College
M
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,464enrollment
  • $39,364net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1378SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

2 miles from Poughkeepsie

Vassar College
V
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,459enrollment
  • $30,603net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1535SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

1 miles from Poughkeepsie

Culinary Institute of America
C
Hyde Park, NY

Culinary Institute of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,124enrollment
  • $33,499net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

4 miles from Poughkeepsie

State University of New York at New Paltz
S
New Paltz, NY

State University of New York at New Paltz

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,964enrollment
  • $19,592net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

9 miles from Poughkeepsie

Mount Saint Mary College
M
Newburgh, NY

Mount Saint Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#50 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,918enrollment
  • $23,439net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1225SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

14 miles from Poughkeepsie

Ulster County Community College
U
Stone Ridge, NY
 

Ulster County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,912enrollment
  • $7,479net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

16 miles from Poughkeepsie

Bard College
B
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Bard College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,706enrollment
  • $25,214net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

21 miles from Poughkeepsie

United States Military Academy
A
West Point, New York

United States Military Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,393enrollment
  • -net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1450SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

21 miles from Poughkeepsie

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
U
Monroe, NY
 

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,590enrollment
  • $6,272net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Poughkeepsie

Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
O
Peekskill, NY
 

Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Poughkeepsie

Western Connecticut State University
W
Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,417enrollment
  • $15,862net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

32 miles from Poughkeepsie

Orange County Community College
O
Middletown, NY
 

Orange County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,976enrollment
  • $7,918net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

32 miles from Poughkeepsie

Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary
K
Ossining, NY
 

Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 187enrollment
  • $3,202net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Poughkeepsie

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
Y
Mount Kisco, NY
 

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 242enrollment
  • $9,595net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Poughkeepsie

Yeshivath Zichron Moshe
Y
South Fallsburgh, NY
 

Yeshivath Zichron Moshe

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 206enrollment
  • $12,993net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 16

36 miles from Poughkeepsie

Columbia Greene Community College
C
Hudson, NY
 

Columbia Greene Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,447enrollment
  • $6,738net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Poughkeepsie

Rockland Community College
R
Suffern, NY
 

Rockland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,472enrollment
  • $11,280net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Poughkeepsie

FAQ's

The closest community college is Dutchess Community College and is 2.3 miles from Poughkeepsie. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Dutchess Community College are $5,174 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Dutchess Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.