The State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) is a public university and part of the SUNY system. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, sciences, business, education, engineering, and liberal arts, and is known for its strong creative arts and education offerings.

Hofstra University is a private research university located in Hempstead, New York, USA, on Long Island, about 25 miles from New York City. Founded in 1935, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, and medicine, with an emphasis on experiential learning, research, and professional preparation. Hofstra is nationally recognized for hosting multiple U.S. presidential debates and for its strong academic community and campus life.

Hofstra University is a private research university located in Hempstead, New York, USA, on Long Island, about 25 miles from New York City. Founded in 1935, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, and medicine, with an emphasis on experiential learning, research, and professional preparation. Hofstra is nationally recognized for hosting multiple U.S. presidential debates and for its strong academic community and campus life.

Hofstra University is a private research university located in Hempstead, New York, USA, on Long Island, about 25 miles from New York City. Founded in 1935, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, and medicine, with an emphasis on experiential learning, research, and professional preparation. Hofstra is nationally recognized for hosting multiple U.S. presidential debates and for its strong academic community and campus life.

Shenandoah University is a private university known for performing arts, health professions, and liberal arts.

Long Island University (LIU) is a private research university founded in 1926 with multiple campuses across New York, including LIU Brooklyn ? the original and historic urban campus located in the heart of Brooklyn. LIU offers more than 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and emphasizes experiential learning, professional preparation, and a global mindset. The Brooklyn campus is known for its strong health sciences, pharmacy, nursing, business, arts, and liberal studies programs, as well as Division I athletics and experiential opportunities in New York City.