New York Public Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 77 public colleges in New York with the largest enrollment of full and part time students. University at Buffalo leads the list with a population of 31,903 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 Public Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment
College Enrollment

Auburn, New York

 3,580

Schenectady, New York

 3,490

Canton, New York

 3,459

Purchase, New York

 3,333

Fredonia, New York

 3,179

Stone Ridge, New York

 3,091

Delhi, New York

 3,056

Potsdam, New York

 2,832

Syracuse, New York

 2,757

Utica, New York

 2,733

Queensbury, New York

 2,576

Watertown, New York

 2,319

Morrisville, New York

 2,186

Cobleskill, New York

 1,988

Herkimer, New York

 1,971

Johnstown, New York

 1,865

Saranac Lake, New York

 1,658

Hudson, New York

 1,616
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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.