Washington & Jefferson College (often W&J) is a private liberal arts college with roots going back to the late 18th century. It was formed by the merger of Washington College and Jefferson College in 1865, with original founding activity dating back to 1781. The college is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal arts education, close student-faculty collaboration, research opportunities, and personalized academic programs. Many students live on campus, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Presidents.

Mercy College (now Mercy University) is a private nonprofit university focused on career-oriented education. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, health sciences, education, psychology, and liberal arts. The university emphasizes accessibility, student support, and professional readiness.

St. Thomas Aquinas College (often STAC) is a private liberal arts college founded by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across schools such as Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and STEM, with over 100 majors, minors, and specializations. The college emphasizes student success, affordability, engaged learning, and graduate outcomes, and has been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Money for its quality and social mobility efforts.

Trinity Christian College is a private Christian liberal arts college offering bachelor?s and select graduate programs across fields like education, business, nursing, and the arts, with a focus on faith-based learning and community engagement.

Mercy College (now Mercy University) is a private nonprofit university focused on career-oriented education. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, health sciences, education, psychology, and liberal arts. The university emphasizes accessibility, student support, and professional readiness.

Saint Peter?s University is a private Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1872, known for its liberal arts education, strong focus on whole-person formation, experiential learning, community engagement, and Division I athletics in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.