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faculty from the ranks of Broadway spe- cialists. The campus is also home to the Neuberger Museum of Art. www.purchase.edu
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville
Educating nearly 1,400 undergrads on its 44-acre campus, this private co-ed institution ranked 65th nationally among liberal arts colleges by US News & World Report and No. 1 for Best Classroom Experience by Princeton Review. www.sarahlawrence.edu
Touro College of Dental Medicine
Valhalla
One of New York’s only private dental schools, Touro College of Dental Medicine is located on the main campus of New York Medical College. Its five-story build- ing complex is freshly renovated and con- tains state-of-the-art clinical facilities and a simulation lab. www.dental.touro.edu
Westchester Community College
Valhalla
As the largest college in Westchester County, Westchester Community College offers its 13,000 undergraduate students more than 60 associate and certificate programs. In addition to the valhalla cam- pus, WCC operates extension sites around the county.
www.sunywcc.edu
Westchester School for Dental Assistants Elmsford
With programs designed to develop skills needed for entry-level employment in the fields of dental and medical assisting, this Elmsford institution has a commendable track record: 80% of its graduates find a position within 90 days of graduation. www.dentaltrainingwp.com
Dutchess County
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson
says it all. From human rights to physics and studio arts to experimental humani- ties, the 1,300 classes offered to some 1,900 undergrads at this liberal arts school allow students to construct individualized, interdisciplinary educational programs. www.bard.edu
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie
With a sprawling 130-acre campus in Poughkeepsie and some 7,000 students, this two-year college boasts more than 40 academic programs and a commitment to an affordable education. www.sunydutchess.edu
Marist College
Poughkeepsie
With 23 Division I teams and 47 bache- lor’s programs, this liberal arts powerhouse on the Hudson boasts a first-rate academ- ic-sports combo. And it keeps growing. New in 2018 was a $26 million fashion and arts facilities expansion and a North Campus Dining Center.
www.marist.edu
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park
If you crave a food-focused future, this world-class culinary college will serve you well. Two-thirds of class time for the 3,116 undergraduate-degree candidates is spent minding the stove and working in the stu- dent-staffed public restaurants and cafés. www.ciachef.edu
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie
Known for its innovative open curricu- lum, this highly selective liberal arts school (ranked 65th among liberal arts colleges by US News & World Report) takes a hands- off approach to class requirements, letting students forge their own paths. www.vassar.edu
Orange
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh
Here’s what’s on the lesson plan at this go-to spot for aspiring teachers: Six
undergraduate teaching programs lead- ing to certification in childhood and ado- lescence education, a five-year bachelor’s and master’s degree combo, not to men- tion a Master of Science in Education. www.msmc.edu
Orange County Community College
Middletown
SUNY Orange’s degree and certificate programs aim to prepare students to com- plete their college experience at a four- year school, or enter/re-enter the work- force with a leg up on the competition. www.sunyorange.edu
United States Military Academy at West Point
Built on the site of Revolutionary forts guarding the Hudson, the United States Military Academy is the oldest of the coun- try’s five federal service academies. Each graduate is a commissioned leader on the officer track in the United States Army. www.westpoint.edu
Rockland
Rockland Community College
Suffern, Nyack
Classes at the college’s new Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center started last year in downtown Nyack. The center of- fers accredited courses leading to one of two 2-year AAS degrees or a one-year certificate, and noncredit programming for continuing education students and food enthusiasts.
www.sunyrockland.edu
St Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill
Offering more than 100 academic and career programs in its School of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education, St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC)’s professional programming re- cently received national endorsement for excellence in real-world preparation. This “College of Distinction” honor was given to STAC for providing an undergraduate experience grounded in a philosophy of well-rounded, individualized engagement. www.stac.edu
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The school tagline, “a place to think,”
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