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Education
Rochester, NY - 18 area colleges and universities
The Rochester, NY Region has 15 colleges and universities, plus 3 business and career schools, which provide excellent choices and unsurpassed learning opportunities. We have "bragging rights" to some of the best schools in the nation.
| 4 Year Grad/Institutions |
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College/University |
Total Enrollment Fall 2006* |
Degrees Granted 2005-2006 Academic Year** |
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Rochester Institute of Technology |
13,417 |
3,247 |
| University of Rochester |
8,846 |
2,551 |
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State University College at Brockport |
8,312 |
2,330 |
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State University College at Geneseo |
5,530 |
1,364 |
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St. John Fisher College |
3,704 |
958 |
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Nazareth College of Rochester |
3,179 |
926 |
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Roberts Wesleyan College |
1,903 |
550 |
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges |
1,950 |
497 |
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Keuka College |
1,521 |
350 |
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New York Chiropractic College |
764 |
234 |
| St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry |
141 |
29 |
| Northeastern Seminary |
129 |
32 |
| Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School |
99 |
25 |
| Subtotal 4-Year/Grad Institutions |
49,495 |
13,093 |
| 2 Year Grad/Institutions |
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College/University |
Total Enrollment Fall 2006* |
Degrees Granted 2005-2006 Academic Year** |
| Monroe Community College |
17,110 |
2,781 |
| Genesee Community College |
6,503 |
714 |
| Finger Lakes Community College |
5,150 |
746 |
| Everest Institute |
1,159 |
349 |
| Bryant & Stratton College |
608 |
183 |
| Subtotal 2-Year Institutions |
30,530 |
4,783 |
| Total, Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes New York Region |
80,025 |
17,876 |
Source:
Office of Higher Education Research and Information Systems, The University of the State of New York (March 2007/Nov. 2007) *Includes total full-time; part-time; undergraduate; and graduate enrollment
In close proximity to the Rochester area are other highly respected colleges and universities, whose graduates often accept jobs in the Rochester region. They include: Alfred University, Canisius College, Cornell University, D'Youville College, Medaille College, Syracuse University, Wells College, NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University, State University of Technology at Alfred, State University of New York at Buffalo, and Buffalo State College.
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Did You Know?
The Greater Rochester New York Region surpasses national education attainment levels: 88% of area residents have at least a high school diploma; 30.1% of area residents age 25 and older have at least a bachelor's degree. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006 American Community Survey)
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"10 Best Cities to Raise a Family"
Ranked 7th among the "10 Best Cities to Raise a Family" based on pediatric health characteristics and services, cost of living, economic strength, quality of life, education and environmental quality criteria. Child Magazine, 2003
"Least Stressful City"
Ranked 11th among 100 Metro Areas for "Least Stressful City". Sperling Stress Index criteria includes: unemployment rate, divorce rate, commute time, violent and property crime rates, suicide rate, alcohol consumption, self-reported "poor mental health", and number of cloudy days. Sperlings's Best Places, 2004
The University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry
The University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry ranks among the "Top 50 U.S. Research Medical Schools." It is among the top 10% of medical schools for primary care, and the top 25% of U.S. medical schools. "America's Best Graduate Schools," US News and World Reports, 2004

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