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4 Best Public Universities in New York

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College tops our list of 4 Public universities in New York at #545 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is followed by CUNY City College (QS World #545) and CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545). The universities on this list offer 52 matching courses between them.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
CB CUNY Bernard M Baruch College logo
QS World #545 #126 in United States New York, United States

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 15,414/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
16,154Students
International
Admissions open
#545 QS World University Rankings 2024
#126 in United States
2Top pick
CC CUNY City College logo
QS World #545 #130 in United States New York, United States

CUNY City College

Public University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

USD 15,290/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
12,505Students
International
Admissions open
#545 QS World University Rankings 2024
#130 in United States
4Ranked
CH CUNY Hunter College logo
QS World #545 #136 in United States New York, United States

CUNY Hunter College

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 15,332/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
16,289Students
International
Admissions open
#545 QS World University Rankings 2024
#136 in United States

How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #545 (CUNY Bernard M Baruch College) to #545 (CUNY Hunter College); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is cited most (4,320,501 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (4) account for the most of those we can place. CUNY Hunter College is the largest, with 16,289 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 24 phd / doctorate, 18 master's and 10 professional. The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (19), Languages & Linguistics (7), Science (5) and Life Sciences (4). The usual length is 4–6 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (35% of courses with a stated intake). CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers the widest choice, with 52 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and CUNY Bernard M Baruch College the most at USD 15,414; the middle of the range is about USD 15,332. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New York for Public?

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (QS World #545), CUNY City College (QS World #545) and CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public in New York?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public in New York?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public course take in New York?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public courses start in New York?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public courses in New York?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center, with 52.

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