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4 Best Private Universities in New York

Columbia University tops our list of 4 Private universities in New York at #14 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Columbia University in the City of New York (QS World #14) and The New School (#482 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 12 matching courses between them.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
CO Columbia University logo
QS World #14 #8 in United States New York, United States

Columbia University

Private University · 12 courses

All 12 courses →
USD 56,000 – USD 76,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1754Founded
33,000Students
12,000International
Admissions open
#14 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United States
2Top pick
CU Columbia University in the City of New York logo
QS World #14 #9 in United States New York, United States

Columbia University in the City of New York

Private University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

USD 71,845/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
8,973Students
International
Admissions open
#14 QS World University Rankings 2026
#9 in United States
3Top pick
NS The New School logo
#482 in United States New York, United States

The New School

Private University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

USD 58,694/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
6,563Students
International
Admissions open
#482 in United States · by research impact
364,205 citations · h-index 244
4Ranked
TU Touro University logo
#918 in United States New York, United States

Touro University

Private University · 0 courses

No course listed yet for this search — see the university's full profile.

USD 22,450/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
4,040Students
International
Admissions open
#918 in United States · by research impact
58,485 citations · h-index 93

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #14 (Columbia University) to #14 (Columbia University in the City of New York); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Columbia University is cited most (48,319,824 citations).

Public, private and where they are

0 are public and 4 private (0% public). By location, New York (4) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Columbia University, founded in 1754. Columbia University is the largest, with 33,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 7 bachelor's, 4 master's and 1 professional. The most common subjects are Arts, Design & Architecture (3), Media & Communication (2), Science (2) and Social Sciences & Psychology (2). Columbia University offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Touro University is the least expensive at USD 22,450 a year and Columbia University in the City of New York the most at USD 71,845; the middle of the range is about USD 66,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New York for Private?

Columbia University (QS World #14), Columbia University in the City of New York (QS World #14) and The New School (#482 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Private in New York?

Of those with published fees, Touro University is the least expensive at about USD 22,450 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Private in New York?

0 public and 4 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most Private courses in New York?

Columbia University, with 12.

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