New York Private Colleges

There are 143 private colleges and universities in New York enrolling 396,576 full time students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at New York private colleges. New York is home to popular nationally ranked private schools like New York University, Cornell University, Syracuse University and Columbia University in the City of New York.