Syracuse University was founded in 1870 and enrolls just fewer than 20,000 students. The university is known for its demanding curriculum, and ranks 55th in the top tier of "U.S. News & World Report's" Best Colleges 2011-National Universities. Potential applicants may pursue undergraduate and graduate options, in addition to university's law school. SU also offers various learning centers for those unable to attend the school's main campus. Syracuse houses satellite schools in Washington, D.C., New York City, as well as a semester in Los Angeles for students interested in seeking out LA's show business offerings. Students also pursue abroad study, if they wish, in Florence, Hong Kong, Madrid, and London, among others. The university rests in the city of Syracuse, whose population as of August 2010, totals just under 140,000.
Syracuse University
900 S Crouse Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-443-3561
syr.edu/
Vassar College, established in 1861, ranks as 12th in the top tier of "U.S. News & World Report's" Best Colleges 2011-National Liberal Arts Colleges. The college rests on 1,000 acres, houses just fewer than 2,500 students and holds a number of research sources and libraries. The Vassar College Art Library, founded in 1937, offers works dating prior to World War II. The library offers reference materials in a range of mediums, including traditional volumes, special collections, and electronic images and sources. Students interested in focusing on the study of art may find the library to be particularly useful. Vassar's art department offers pursuits in studio-based courses, such as sculpting and painting, as well as art history-based courses. The college is about an hour and a half from New York City, allowing even further off-campus study opportunities.
Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
845-437-7000
vassar.edu/
University of Rochester was established in 1850, as a school for men. A women college began 50 years later, with both schools joining in 1955. Students may pursue a number of options, including those of the undergraduate, graduate, and medical schools. The university is comprised of various campuses, including the main setting of River Campus. There is also the South Campus, near the school's medical center, the Eastman School of Music, and Memorial Art Gallery. The university is known for its academic standing, as it ranks at 37th in the top tier of "U.S. News & World Report's" Best Colleges 2011-National Universities.
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627
585-275-2121
rochester.edu/
Ithaca College, established in 1892, ranks seventh in the top tier of "U.S. News & World Report's" Regional Universities (North)-2011. The college offers a number of study options, including schools of business, music, as well as graduate and professional offerings. Students may also pursue study abroad options, for a semester or year, as well as a summer session. China, Scotland, Italy, India, and England are just a few of the possible locations. Programs vary in their entry requirements, so potential students should review the procedures carefully. Ithaca College has an enrollment of just under 7,000 students.
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-3011
ithaca.edu/