Poughkeepsie is a city in New York and it is the county seat of Dutchess county. Its population is 394,760. There are 6 colleges near Poughkeepsie, New York - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Poughkeepsie. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 22,225 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $14,381 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 58.02% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,290.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess Community College In Poughkeepsie |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,670 ($5,670) | Not Offered | 6,606 | 20 to 1 |
| Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program In Poughkeepsie |
Public less than 2-years |
$14,250 | Not Offered | 83 | 10 to 1 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz 8.9 miles from Poughkeepsie |
Public four-years |
$18,822 ($8,572) | $24,602 ($12,812) | 7,898 | 16 to 1 |
| Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program 14.1 miles from Poughkeepsie |
Public less than 2-years |
$16,015 | Not Offered | 74 | 18 to 1 |
| Ulster County Community College 15.2 miles from Poughkeepsie |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,146 ($6,666) | Not Offered | 3,091 | 23 to 1 |
| United States Military Academy 21.2 miles from Poughkeepsie |
Public four-years |
- | Not Offered | 4,473 | 6 to 1 |
