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The ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Difference
New Manhattan Center
Find your path to an in-demand profession at our new state-of-the-art Manhattan Center, located at 529 Fifth Avenue. Discover career-focused programs with flexible schedules.
Expect Extraordinary
Watch Panthers share—in their own words—how ºüÀêÊÓÆµ changed their lives. More personalized learning. Top degree programs. Higher graduating salaries.
See What Makes ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Extraordinary
A Life-Changing Education
Experience personalized, powerful academics in small classes. Choose from over 207 undergraduate and graduate programs, with strong earnings outcomes. And outside the classroom, enjoy vibrant student life.
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ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Named Long Island’s Top-Ranked Private University for Three Consecutive Years
On the recently released 2026 Forbes Top Colleges list, ºüÀêÊÓÆµ once again topped the list for Long Island in New York. The annual ranking showcases schools that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds. Read about this ranking, which measures students’ lifelong success.
Focused on Results
$77,019
the average annual salary for our 2024 graduate degree recipients—reflecting strong outcomes across diverse fields
* based on ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2024
Outcomes Report
$76,451 *
the average annual salary of our baccalaureate graduates—that’s 16% higher than the national average
* based on ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2024
Outcomes
Forbes
For the third consecutive year, ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has been recognized as the highest-ranked private university on Long Island on Forbes’ 2026 America’s Top Colleges list.
ºüÀêÊÓÆµâ€™s Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has been named a Best College among National Universities for eight consecutive years. ºüÀêÊÓÆµ remains the top-ranked private university on Long Island.
Celebrate Our Rise
Colleges of Distinction: New York
ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is recognized as one of New York’s Colleges of Distinction for the personalized education we offer our students and our commitment to teaching, community service and strong outcomes.
13.4 *
students in an average graduate class, allowing professors to provide exceptional support and research opportunities
* based on Fall 2024 data
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21.6 *
students in an average undergraduate class—that means individualized attention from professors
* based on Fall 2024 data
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Award Winning Career Guidance
ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is one of 24 New York institutions named a Career Development College of Distinction for our superior ability to create strategic career plans and equip our students with the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.
Excellence in Career Support
Insight Into Academia
ºüÀêÊÓÆµ has won a 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award for its innovative program offering scholarships, mentorships and paid summer research opportunities to local high school students who intend to major in STEM fields at the University.
Our STEM Programs
Colleges of Distinction: International
ºüÀêÊÓÆµ is recognized as a College of Distinction for the exceptional support services we provide international students at every stage of their academic journey.
An Athletics Powerhouse
Winner of 19 NCAA Division II National Championships and six Northeast 10 conference Presidents’ Cups, the ºüÀêÊÓÆµ Panthers are ferocious on the field, on the court and in the pool. In 2025, our men’s lacrosse team became back-to-back national champions.
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Explore Our Latest Academic and Creative Research
Our annual research magazine celebrates the passion for discovery at ºüÀêÊÓÆµ, highlighting the latest scholarship and creative output of our faculty and students. This year, we delve into the complex link between health and financial well-being—a theme our faculty explore across the sciences, social sciences, healthcare and humanities. Inside, you’ll also find creative works from our faculty on fascinating topics, including the ethics of facial recognition, educating women in Afghanistan and developing a safer way to practice football.