Lens covers 12 large public universities in the Northeast, all public. They range from Rowan University (15,841 undergraduates) to Pennsylvania State University (42,284). Acceptance rates run from 48% to 88%, and 10 of the 12 admit at least half of applicants.
Large public universities here have 15,000 or more undergraduates (IPEDS). In Lens, the Northeast means Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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The 12 large public universities in the Northeast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | New York, New York | 16,154 | 48% | $7,464 in-state · $15,414 out-of-state |
| CUNY Hunter College | New York, New York | 16,289 | 54% | $7,382 in-state · $15,332 out-of-state |
| Montclair State University | Montclair, New Jersey | 18,376 | 88% | $15,912 in-state · $26,022 out-of-state |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, Pennsylvania | 42,284 | 61% | $20,644 in-state · $41,790 out-of-state |
| Rowan University | Glassboro, New Jersey | 15,841 | 78% | $16,574 in-state · $26,932 out-of-state |
| Rutgers University–New Brunswick | New Brunswick, New Jersey | 37,751 | 58% | $17,929 in-state · $37,441 out-of-state |
| Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, New York | 18,101 | 49% | $10,931 in-state · $32,741 out-of-state |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 20,970 | 80% | $23,011 in-state · $38,958 out-of-state |
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, New York | 20,112 | 74% | $10,936 in-state · $31,536 out-of-state |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, Connecticut | 19,835 | 52% | $21,044 in-state · $43,712 out-of-state |
| University of Massachusetts–Amherst | Amherst, Massachusetts | 23,671 | 60% | $17,772 in-state · $40,449 out-of-state |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 20,370 | 58% | $21,926 in-state · $41,430 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
- Large Public Universities
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- Large Public Universities in the Mountain West
- Large Public Universities on the West Coast
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Northeast
- Smaller Public Universities in the Northeast
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- Smaller Private Universities in the Northeast
- Engineering and Tech Schools in the Northeast
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FAQ
Which large public universities in the Northeast admit at least half of applicants? 10 of the 12: CUNY Hunter College, Montclair State University, Pennsylvania State University, Rowan University, Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Temple University, University at Buffalo, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts–Amherst, University of Pittsburgh (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest large public universities in the Northeast? Pennsylvania State University is the largest, with 42,284 undergraduates, and Rowan University is the smallest, with 15,841 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.