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Harrison Colleges

Harrison Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Harrison

There are at least 3 colleges in Harrison, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 7,520 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,535 full-time students, and a reported 3,890 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Harrison; see particularly New Rochelle, Valhalla, and Dobbs Ferry colleges.

The largest schools here include SUNY College at Purchase and Manhattanville College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New York Colleges.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Long Island University-Westchester Campus
LIU/Westchester Campus 735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, New York 10577-1400

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: school counseling, business management, special ed, English teaching, ESL instruction, science teaching, early childhood special ed, social studies teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 246 students, 151 full-time equivalent.

Manhattanville College
2900 Purchase St
Purchase, New York 10577

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: special ed, business management, elementary school teaching, psychology, history courses, finance, social studies teaching, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,023 students, 2,410 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,263 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-610. Math: 490-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

SUNY College at Purchase
735 Anderson Hill Rd
Purchase, New York 10577-1400

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, music, visual and performing arts, liberal arts and humanities, English literature, dance, history, journalism.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,251 students, 3,974 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,627 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-610. Math: 480-590.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bronxville Colleges26,5432,4081,439
Dobbs Ferry Colleges110,6228,628157
Elmsford Colleges14,676154 
Mount Vernon Colleges268,381224 
New Rochelle Colleges372,18212,5672,229
Valhalla Colleges25,37913,450500

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