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Colleges in and near Mamaroneck

Iona University is 3.2 miles from Mamaroneck

No college sits inside Mamaroneck’s boundary, but Iona University’s campus in New Rochelle, with 3,561 students on campus, is 3.2 miles from the center of town, and Montefiore School of Nursing is 6.1 miles away in Mount Vernon. About 5% of Mamaroneck’s residents are enrolled in college, below New York (7%).

Iona University

From the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard, June 2026; IPEDS fall 2023 enrollment) and the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 2020–24. Straight-line distances from the center of Mamaroneck. Colleges are described, not graded.

Within 15 miles
41
164,497 students on campus
Nearest college
3.2 mi
Iona University
Residents in college
5%
Below NY (7%)
Nearest community college
6.1 mi
Montefiore School of Nursing
Nearest public university
7.8 mi
SUNY at Purchase College · $8,953 in-state
Median household income
$120K
prices below start here

What stands out about college from Mamaroneck

Facts about the town and its distance to campus; each college’s own figures follow.

A university 3.2 miles awayIona University has 3,561 students on campus in New Rochelle, 56% of whom graduate within six years.A community college 6.1 miles awayMontefiore School of Nursing in Mount Vernon.In-state price at SUNY at Purchase CollegeLiving in New York, SUNY at Purchase College charges $8,953 in tuition and fees; from out of state, $19,203. State residency rules decide which a new arrival pays.Students are 5% of residentsBelow New York (7%). The Census counts anyone enrolled, including part-time and online students.
Every college

Colleges within 15 miles of Mamaroneck

29 private colleges within 14.9 miles, eight public colleges within 14.6 miles, and six community colleges.

5 mi10 mi15 miLong Island UniversityQueens College (CUNY)Fordham UniversityMamaroneck
University or collegeCommunity college
Iona UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 3,561 on campus · 3.2 mi · New Rochelle87%admitted$29knet price56%graduate$74kearningsWebb InstituteUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 105 on campus · 5.6 mi · Glen Cove14%admitted$73knet price88%graduateSarah Lawrence CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,738 on campus · 6.1 mi · Bronxville62%admitted$41knet price71%graduate$54kearningsMontefiore School of NursingCommunity college · Private nonprofit · 115 on campus · 6.1 mi · Mount VernonManhattanville UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,954 on campus · 6.7 mi · Purchase87%admitted$21knet price58%graduate$59kearningsThe College of WestchesterUniversity or college · For-profit · 656 on campus · 7.4 mi · White Plains94%admitted$16knet price38%graduate$42kearningsSUNY at Purchase CollegeUniversity or college · Public · 3,180 on campus · 7.8 mi · Purchase74%admitted$19knet price63%graduate$45kearningsAlbert Einstein College of MedicineUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,328 on campus · 8.5 mi · BronxGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Cochran School of NursingCommunity college · Private nonprofit · 112 on campus · 8.6 mi · Yonkers$100kearningsUnited States Merchant Marine AcademyUniversity or college · Public · 947 on campus · 8.7 mi · Kings Point34%admitted$6knet price82%graduate$91kearningsManhattan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 3,425 on campus · 9.6 mi · Riverdale79%admitted$27knet price64%graduate$86kearningsUniversity of Mount Saint VincentUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 2,763 on campus · 9.6 mi · Bronx85%admitted$22knet price57%graduate$66kearningsSUNY Maritime CollegeUniversity or college · Public · 1,286 on campus · 9.6 mi · Throggs Neck72%admitted$22knet price64%graduate$96kearningsFordham UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 14,685 on campus · 9.7 mi · Bronx59%admitted$44knet price82%graduate$86kearningsSUNY Westchester Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · 8,011 on campus · 9.7 mi · Valhalla$9knet price25%graduate$47kearningsTuition and fees: $5,948 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Mercy UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 6,653 on campus · 9.7 mi · Dobbs Ferry86%admitted$14knet price46%graduate$52kearningsCUNY Lehman CollegeUniversity or college · Public · 9,712 on campus · 9.8 mi · Bronx57%admitted$3knet price51%graduate$58kearningsMonroe UniversityUniversity or college · For-profit · 6,528 on campus · 10.3 mi · Bronx68%admitted$15knet price57%graduate$41kearningsLong Island UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 16,079 on campus · 10.6 mi · Brookville86%admitted$33knet price57%graduate$60kearningsNew York Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 6,597 on campus · 10.6 mi · Old Westbury81%admitted$22knet price59%graduate$70kearningsCUNY Bronx Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · 5,819 on campus · 11 mi · Bronx$4knet price16%graduate$41kearningsTuition and fees: $5,206 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.New York Medical CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,388 on campus · 11.2 mi · ValhallaGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Yeshiva UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 5,646 on campus · 12.1 mi · New York56%admitted$50knet price83%graduate$71kearningsSUNY Old WestburyUniversity or college · Public · 4,120 on campus · 12.5 mi · Old Westbury84%admitted$11knet price45%graduate$59kearningsCUNY Queensborough Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · 9,557 on campus · 12.6 mi · Bayside$4knet price24%graduate$44kearningsTuition and fees: $5,210 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.University of Connecticut-StamfordUniversity or college · Public · 2,207 on campus · 12.7 mi · Stamford, CT83%admitted$17knet price57%graduate$74kearningsEarnings are reported for all 5 campuses that file with it.St. Thomas Aquinas CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,949 on campus · 13.1 mi · Sparkill93%admitted$20knet price54%graduate$63kearningsCUNY Hostos Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · 4,730 on campus · 13.2 mi · Bronx$5knet price16%graduate$40kearningsTuition and fees: $5,254 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Boricua CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 479 on campus · 13.4 mi · New York$15knet price81%graduate$35kearningsDominican University New YorkUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,324 on campus · 14 mi · Orangeburg63%admitted$42knet price53%graduate$61kearningsCUNY City CollegeUniversity or college · Public · 14,011 on campus · 14.1 mi · New York60%admitted$4knet price57%graduate$66kearningsVaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,135 on campus · 14.1 mi · Flushing$40knet price39%graduate$65kearningsMount Sinai Phillips School of NursingUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 273 on campus · 14.2 mi · New York100%graduate$97kearningsNew York College of Podiatric MedicineUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 349 on campus · 14.3 mi · New YorkGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.New York College of Traditional Chinese MedicineUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 179 on campus · 14.3 mi · MineolaCUNY Queens CollegeUniversity or college · Public · 15,455 on campus · 14.6 mi · Queens64%admitted$4knet price53%graduate$63kearningsHelene Fuld College of NursingUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 722 on campus · 14.6 mi · New York17%admitted$47knet price$111kearningsTeachers College at Columbia UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 4,145 on campus · 14.9 mi · New York$73kearningsGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Manhattan School of MusicUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,092 on campus · 14.9 mi · New York41%admitted$52knet price78%graduate$27kearningsJewish Theological Seminary of AmericaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 301 on campus · 14.9 mi · New York49%admitted$43knet price90%graduate$93kearningsUnion Theological Seminary in the City of New YorkUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 181 on campus · 14.9 mi · New YorkGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.

Degree-granting colleges with 100 or more students on campus (fall 2023 enrollment, minus students who study only online). Admitted: share of applicants offered a place. Net price: the average a year after grants, for students on federal aid. Graduate: within 6 years (4-year colleges) or 3 (2-year). Earnings: median, 10 years after starting.

What it costs

What would your family pay?

The average a year after grants, for families on federal aid, at the colleges within 15 miles. Pick your family’s income.

Family income

Starts at Over $110k, where Mamaroneck’s median household income ($120,000) falls.

United States Merchant Marine Academy8.7 mi · Kings Point · sticker $9,168$9,168a year
CUNY Bronx Community College11 mi · Bronx · sticker $12,677 · tuition $5,206$10,195a year
CUNY Queensborough Community College12.6 mi · Bayside · sticker $12,392 · tuition $5,210$10,941a year
CUNY Hostos Community College13.2 mi · Bronx · sticker $13,069 · tuition $5,254$12,248a year
CUNY Queens College14.6 mi · Queens · sticker $14,367$12,700a year
CUNY City College14.1 mi · New York · sticker $14,403$12,806a year
CUNY Lehman College9.8 mi · Bronx · sticker $14,121$13,600a year
SUNY Westchester Community College9.7 mi · Valhalla · sticker $15,316 · tuition $5,948$14,403a year
Monroe University10.3 mi · Bronx · sticker $28,285$18,837a year
SUNY Old Westbury12.5 mi · Old Westbury · sticker $21,287$20,426a year
Mercy University9.7 mi · Dobbs Ferry · sticker $32,596$21,299a year
The College of Westchester7.4 mi · White Plains · sticker $31,660$24,909a year
SUNY at Purchase College7.8 mi · Purchase · sticker $29,043$25,428a year
Manhattanville University6.7 mi · Purchase · sticker $53,499$27,319a year
St. Thomas Aquinas College13.1 mi · Sparkill · sticker $53,370$27,333a year
SUNY Maritime College9.6 mi · Throggs Neck · sticker $29,786$27,565a year
University of Mount Saint Vincent9.6 mi · Bronx · sticker $54,170$27,884a year
Manhattan University9.6 mi · Riverdale · sticker $64,348$28,188a year
University of Connecticut-Stamford12.7 mi · Stamford, CT · sticker $30,122$28,354a year
New York Institute of Technology10.6 mi · Old Westbury · sticker $56,976$30,396a year
Iona University3.2 mi · New Rochelle · sticker $60,247$32,295a year
Dominican University New York14 mi · Orangeburg · sticker $47,802$42,337a year
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology14.1 mi · Flushing · sticker $47,346$43,008a year
Sarah Lawrence College6.1 mi · Bronxville · sticker $82,467$47,810a year
Jewish Theological Seminary of America14.9 mi · New York · sticker $85,945$51,570a year
Fordham University9.7 mi · Bronx · sticker $82,762$52,228a year
Long Island University10.6 mi · Brookville · sticker $55,424$52,826a year
Manhattan School of Music14.9 mi · New York · sticker $77,703$56,540a year
Yeshiva University12.1 mi · New York · sticker $70,892$69,618a year
Webb Institute5.6 mi · Glen Cove · sticker $81,950$76,350a year
Boricua College13.4 mi · New York · sticker $24,213—a year
Helene Fuld College of Nursing14.6 mi · New York · sticker $51,340—a year

The average a year after grants and scholarships, for first-time, full-time students on federal aid, from the College Scorecard. Your own price depends on your aid package; every college has a net price calculator. For community colleges the net price counts housing and food at full cost, so tuition is shown beside it. “—”: not reported for that income.

Outcomes

Do students finish, and does it pay?

Each dot is a college within 15 miles of Mamaroneck: across is the share who graduate, up is what they earn ten years after starting.

$0$20k$40k$60k$80k$100k0%25%50%75%100%Graduate →Fordham UniversityCUNY Lehman CollegeLong Island UniversityCUNY Queensborough Community CollegeCity College (CUNY)Queens College (CUNY)
Long Island University57% graduate$60k earnings$24k typical debt
CUNY Queens College53% graduate$63k earnings$10k typical debt
Fordham University82% graduate$86k earnings$24k typical debt
CUNY City College57% graduate$66k earnings$12k typical debt
CUNY Lehman College51% graduate$58k earnings$11k typical debt
CUNY Queensborough Community College24% graduate$44k earnings$9k typical debt
SUNY Westchester Community College25% graduate$47k earnings$10k typical debt
Mercy University46% graduate$52k earnings$20k typical debt
New York Institute of Technology59% graduate$70k earnings$23k typical debt
Monroe University57% graduate$41k earnings$19k typical debt
CUNY Bronx Community College16% graduate$41k earnings$8k typical debt
Yeshiva University83% graduate$71k earnings$18k typical debt

Graduation: first-time, full-time students within 6 years (4-year colleges) or 3 years (2-year). Earnings: median, 10 years after starting, for students who got federal aid. *Reported for all the campuses that file together: University of Connecticut-Stamford (5).

Questions about college near Mamaroneck

Is Mamaroneck a college town?

No. About 5 of every 100 Mamaroneck residents are enrolled in college (Census, 2020–24), below New York (7). The nearest campus, Iona University, is 3.2 miles away in New Rochelle.

What colleges are near Mamaroneck?

41 colleges are within 15 miles. The largest: Long Island University (10.6 miles, 16,079 students on campus), CUNY Queens College (14.6 miles, 15,455) and Fordham University (9.7 miles, 14,685).

What is the closest community college to Mamaroneck, and what does it cost?

Montefiore School of Nursing in Mount Vernon, 6.1 miles away.

How much does SUNY at Purchase College cost if we live in New York?

Tuition and fees are $8,953 a year in-state and $19,203 from out of state. After grants, families on federal aid paid an average of $11,835 (under $30,000 income) to $25,428 (over $110,000), housing and food included.

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Colleges: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023 enrollment). “On campus” is fall enrollment minus students who study only online. Distances are straight-line from the center of Mamaroneck. Residents in college, age, rent and poverty (including poverty without college students, table B14006): U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–24. Colleges are described, not graded; the College town label marks towns where 15% or more of residents are enrolled. How TownRatings describes colleges →