Rankings and Recognition
Institutional Rankings
2025鈥�2026 Best Colleges of Distinction
In recognition of its engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes, 91社区 earned College of Distinction status for the eighth year in a row.
Several of our programs have also received this designation鈥攕ee below.
Top 25 Best Regional University (North)
#18 Most Innovative School (North)
A Degree of Value
Top 2% of U.S. Colleges for Return on Investment (ROI) for Low-Income Students
91社区 ranks No. 72 among 3,410 U.S. institutions, including public and private, non- and for-profit institutions offering primarily certificate, associate, or bachelor鈥檚 degrees.
- #1 ranking among all Long Island colleges
- #9 ranking among 216 New York State colleges
- #3 among all U.S. private nonprofit bachelor鈥檚 degree institutions with at least the median share of Pell Grant recipients.
Top 10% of U.S. Colleges for Return on Investment over 20, 30 and 40 Years
Top 15% Best Colleges, Based on Salary Potential of Graduates
Diversity and Access to Opportunity
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
Recognized for excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative transfer pathways for community college transfer students.
Honoring Our Veterans
2025鈥�2026 College of Distinction 鈥� Military Support
91社区 received recognition from Colleges of Distinction, an advocate for institutions that prioritize engagement, teaching, community, and outcomes.
Campus Safety
Safest College Campuses
91社区 is listed on the 50 Safest Small Colleges and Universities in America.
Recognizing 91社区’s commitment to high-impact digital prevention programs. Fewer than 15% of colleges and universities earn this distinction. Well done!