ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø New York has been named a top National University for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report for 2026. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was ranked No. 27 for social mobility nationwide among National Universities. Top performers in this category are more successful than other universities at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating many students who struggle financially and are awarded Pell Grants.
Even before being publicly recognized, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has always advocated that all young people, no matter what their economic background, deserve access to a quality higher education. The University’s student/faculty ratio of 13/1 helps students have the support they need to succeed in the classroom and graduate. A top-notch education at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will open many doors for students to a successful future.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is considered a National University, which is defined as an institution that offers a full range of undergraduate majors as well as master’s and doctoral degrees. In addition to a wide range of undergraduate programs, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø offers master programs in business, nursing, education, occupational therapy, and organizational leadership. It also offers doctorate degrees in nursing and physical therapy. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is the only university located in Rockland County, New York, 17 miles from New York City.