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Discover New York. Discover SUNY.
What Will You Find in New York?
New York State is SUNY’s campus. You’ll find a SUNY
presence in all New York counties and within 30 miles
of every New Yorker. SUNY colleges and universities
are spread across the state, among beautiful mountains,
world-class beaches, quaint rural villages and America’s
most vibrant and well-known cities.
In New York, you’ll discover the best of everything, from
art museums, culture and natural wonders to sports teams,
state and national parks and theatre. Each region of the
state offers unparalleled attractions, from 16 state parks,
35 historic sites and 76 developed beaches to 8,355
campsites, 18 nature centers and 1,350 miles of trails.
Check out www.iloveny.com to learn more.
Did You Know?
> New York State has more ski mountains than
any other state in the country.
> New York is the birthplace of many foods: potato
chips, ready-made mayonnaise, Buffalo wings
and Thousand Island dressing, for starters.
> About 40 million gallons of water flow over
Niagara Falls every minute.
> The Adirondack Park has over 6.1 million acres,
larger than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and
Grand Canyon National Parks combined.
> New York City's subway passenger ridership in
2008: 1.62 billion riders.
What Will You Find in SUNY?
Opportunity
SUNY is the nation’s largest comprehensive system of
higher education. We provide learning environments for
every type of student, every stage of life, and every kind
of passion.
Excellence
Each of our campuses is focused on academic excellence.
SUNY students engage in undergraduate research,
study abroad and honors programs. They enroll in preprofessional
programs and pursue internships and
accelerated and combined degrees. And instruction is
provided by world-renowned professors, researchers,
Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Emmy,
Tony and Grammy award recipients invested in helping
students succeed.
Success
SUNY campuses have launched the futures of 2.8 million
alumni. Our students graduate at a rate higher than the
national average for public universities. And system-wide
retention rates, which result in higher graduation rates,
are steadily increasing and outpace the rates at most
public colleges nationally.
Value
SUNY is a great value! Our in-state and out-of-state
tuition is among the lowest in the nation, and our
campuses are regularly recognized for their academic
programs and affordable price. SUNY campuses have
been named outstanding in categories including
America’s Best Colleges and Top Values in the Nation.
SUNY campuses are also included among the 25 best
values for out-of-state students.
Check out www.suny.edu/counselor to learn more.