New York Private Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 127 private colleges in New York with the largest enrollment of full and part time students. New York University leads the list with a population of 56,832 students.

Enrollment is a measure of the size of the student body. Larger schools are more likely to offer a wider range of programs and services while smaller schools may have a more intimate and personalized experience.

List of New York Private Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment
College	Enrollment
Yeshiva Derech Chaim Brooklyn, New York	147
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute Brooklyn, New York	139
Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College Brooklyn, New York	131
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Troy, New York	129
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing Albany, New York	123
Webb Institute Glen Cove, New York	106
Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary Peekskill, New York	100
Rabbinical Seminary Mkor Chaim Lakewood, New York	96
New York College of Health Professions Syosset, New York	96
Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute Brooklyn, New York	91
Yeshivath Shaar Hatorah Kew Gardens, New York	87
Yeshiva D'monsey Rabbinical College Monsey, New York	84
Torah Temimah Talmudical Seminary Staten Island, New York	82
Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni Riverdale, New York	73
Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America New York, New York	72
Bais Medrash Elyon Monsey, New York	61
Rabbinical College Beth Shraga Monsey, New York	53
Mesivta of Eastern Parkway Yeshiva Zichron Meilech Brooklyn, New York	39

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.