Partner Campuses

Four Official Partner Campuses

The State University of New York is America's largest comprehensive public university system — 64 campuses and about 370,000 students. We represent its four research-intensive University Centers.

The SUNY System

SUNY at a Glance

The State University of New York	Figure
Campuses across New York State	64
Total enrollment	approx. 370,000
Degree programs	7,000+
Tuition vs. private universities	approx. 30–50% lower

* Figures are approximate; we provide the latest official numbers in consultations.

University at Albany · Est. 1844

University at Albany

Albany, New York — the state capital's hub for policy and business

Overview: Founded 1844 · approx. 17,000 students · located in Albany, the capital of New York State. Proximity to state government and public institutions creates rich internship opportunities in policy and administration.
Popular majors: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Psychology, Communication, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science
A good fit for: Students interested in policy, administration, or the social sciences — or anyone seeking a U.S. public-university degree at a reasonable cost.

Official website albany.edu

Binghamton University · Est. 1946

Binghamton University

Binghamton, New York — SUNY's standard-bearer, the "Public Ivy"

Overview: Founded 1946 · approx. 18,000 students · located in Binghamton (Vestal), New York. The most selective of the four campuses, known as a "Public Ivy" for its graduation rates and graduate outcomes.
Popular majors: Business (School of Management), Computer Science, Engineering (Watson College), Economics, Biology, Psychology, Accounting, Nursing
A good fit for: Students with strong grades and English scores, aiming for business or engineering careers from a top public university on the East Coast.

Official website binghamton.edu

University at Buffalo · Est. 1846

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York — SUNY's largest research university

Overview: Founded 1846 · approx. 32,000 students · located in Buffalo, near Niagara Falls. An AAU member with schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy — and the widest range of majors in SUNY.
Popular majors: Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer), Computer Science, Business, Pharmacy, Nursing, Architecture, Life Sciences, Data Science
A good fit for: Students pursuing STEM, biomedical, or IT fields — or anyone who wants to explore many majors and research opportunities on a large campus.

Official website buffalo.edu

Stony Brook University · Est. 1957

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York — the state flagship, a powerhouse in STEM

Overview: Founded 1957 · approx. 26,000 students · about an hour from New York City. New York's designated flagship and an AAU member with a university hospital — and a global campus in Songdo, Incheon (SUNY Korea).
Popular majors: Computer Science, Applied Math & Statistics, Physics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Marine & Atmospheric Science
A good fit for: Students aiming for the top tier in STEM or biomedical fields, or seeking internships and research near New York City.

Official website stonybrook.edu

At a Glance

Compare the Campuses

	UAlbany	Binghamton	UB Buffalo	Stony Brook
Location	Albany (capital)	Binghamton	Buffalo	Stony Brook (near NYC)
Enrollment	approx. 17,000	approx. 18,000	approx. 32,000	approx. 26,000
Strengths	Policy · Business	Business · Engineering	Engineering · Biomed · IT	STEM · Biomed
Selectivity	Moderate	High	Moderate–High	High
Keyword	State-gov internships	Public Ivy	Largest in SUNY	State flagship

* Enrollment figures are approximate; we provide the latest official numbers in consultations.

Which Campus Is Right for You?

In a free consultation we match campuses to your grades, major, and budget.

Request a Free Consultation