Colleges Near Central Islip

Colleges and universities near me in the Central Islip, New York area

There are 156 colleges within 50 miles of Central Islip enrolling a total of 765,046 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New York with a population of 34,450, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Central Islip. The nearest college is Dowling College in Oakdale at a distance of 3 miles from Central Islip. Driving time to these schools from Central Islip should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut which is ranked #6 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is New York University enrolling 59,144 students. In terms of affordability, Norwalk Community College in Norwalk 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 Central Islip.


156 results

Plaza College
P
Jackson Heights, NY
 

Plaza College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 807enrollment
  • $17,178net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Central Islip

SUNY Westchester Community College
S
Valhalla, NY

SUNY Westchester Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,807enrollment
  • $10,714net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Central Islip

Yale University
Y
New Haven, CT

Yale University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in America

  • 14,776enrollment
  • $18,647net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

39 miles from Central Islip

CUNY Hostos Community College
H
Bronx, NY
 

CUNY Hostos Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,904enrollment
  • $8,716net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Central Islip

Manhattan College
M
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,575enrollment
  • $29,535net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

38 miles from Central Islip

College of Mount Saint Vincent
M
Bronx, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#53 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,877enrollment
  • $17,084net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 943-1216SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

38 miles from Central Islip

Boricua College
B
New York, NY
 

Boricua College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 461enrollment
  • $14,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Central Islip

Yeshiva University
Y
New York, NY

Yeshiva University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,056enrollment
  • $35,912net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1500SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

39 miles from Central Islip

Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni
Y
Riverdale, NY
 

Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 74enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Central Islip

Albertus Magnus College
A
New Haven, CT

Albertus Magnus College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,275enrollment
  • $27,469net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

40 miles from Central Islip

Southern Connecticut State University
S
New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $18,712net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

40 miles from Central Islip

Columbia University in the City of New York
C
New York, NY

Columbia University in the City of New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in America

  • 34,782enrollment
  • $22,058net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

40 miles from Central Islip

CUNY City College
C
New York, NY

CUNY City College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 14,489enrollment
  • $5,181net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

40 miles from Central Islip

CUNY LaGuardia Community College
L
Long Island City, NY

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,064enrollment
  • $8,753net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Central Islip

Manhattan School of Music
M
New York, NY

Manhattan School of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,115enrollment
  • $51,278net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

40 miles from Central Islip

Marymount Manhattan College
M
New York, NY

Marymount Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#46 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,608enrollment
  • $39,442net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

40 miles from Central Islip

Mercy College
M
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#56 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,615enrollment
  • $15,879net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

39 miles from Central Islip

New York School of Interior Design
N
New York, NY

New York School of Interior Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 633enrollment
  • $35,102net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

40 miles from Central Islip

FAQ's

The closest community college is Suffolk County Community College and is 8.5 miles from Central Islip. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Suffolk County Community College are $6,270 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Suffolk County 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.