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The State University of New York’s 64
geographically dispersed campuses bring educational opportunity
within commuting distance of virtually all New Yorkers and
comprise the nation's largest comprehensive system of public
higher education.
- The State University of New York’s 64
campuses are divided into four categories, based on
educational mission, the kinds of academic opportunities
available, and degrees offered. Explore each campus type or
visit a specific campus through a
complete alphabetical listing
of campuses.
- SUNY offers students a wide diversity
of educational options: short-term vocational/technical
courses, certificate programs, associate degree programs
,baccalaureate degree programs, graduate degrees and
post-doctoral studies. The University offers access to
almost every field of academic or professional study
somewhere within the system---some 7,669 degree and
certificate programs overall.
- With a total enrollment of more than
414,000, students are pursuing traditional study in
classrooms and laboratories or are working at home, at their
own pace, through such innovative institutions as the SUNY
Learning Network and Empire State College.
- SUNY students are predominantly New
York State residents, representing every one of the state's
62 counties. SUNY students also come from every other state
in the United States, the District of Columbia, from four
U.S. territories, and 168 foreign countries.
- SUNY enrolls 40 percent of all New York
State high school graduates, and its total enrollment of
more than 414,000 (full-time and part-time) is approximately
37 percent of the state's entire higher education student
population.
- SUNY students represent the society
that surrounds them. In fall 2005, 19.3 percent of all
students were minorities. In fall 2003, full-time minority
faculty members made up more than 12.5 percent of all
full-time SUNY faculty.
- As of fall 2005, the University numbers
more than 2.3 million graduates on its rolls. The majority
of the University's alumni reside and pursue careers in
communities across New York State, contributing to the
economic and social vitality of New York State.
- SUNY is committed to bringing its
students the very best and brightest scholars, scientists,
artists and professionals. SUNY campuses boast nationally
and internationally recognized faculty in all the major
disciplines. Their efforts are regularly recognized in
numerous prestigious awards and honors.
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