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Over 60 campuses strong, the State University of New York, also known as SUNY, is the largest university system in the United States. Established in 1948, the state of New York was also the last of the then 48 states to officially establish a university system. However, SUNY can be traced back to 1816 when the State University of New York was founded. In 1862, a land grant allowed the establishment of four Ivy League State University of New York colleges, which still exist today at Cornell University.

Today, the State University of New York boasts 64 college campuses all over the state, making it one of the most culturally, regionally and academic diverse systems in the country. The State University of New York colleges offers more than 7,600 degree and certificate programs including short-term vocational/technical courses, certificate programs, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral degree programs.

Approximately 40 percent of all of New York State's high school graduates are enrolled in the State University of New York system, or more than 418,000 students each year. That number represents nearly 40 percent of all of the students attending any college in the state.

Each campus has its own unique qualities based on its geographical region within the state. Campuses in and around New York City offer urban life, culture, arts, major leagues sporting events and the exciting life of living in one of America's largest and most vibrant cities. From the Catskills to the Adirondacks to Niagara Falls, each campus in the State University of New York system has its own beauty.

In addition to the many programs on campuses located in New York, the State University of New York offers its students the opportunity to study abroad. Courses are available in over 100 subjects ranging from 2-3 intensive study programs to a semester or an entire academic year. Students may choose from more than 300 study abroad programs to over 50 countries on several continents including in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Quick Facts:

The State University of New York students are primarily from each of New York's 62 counties, but students in the system come from every part of the U.S. and its territories, as well from over 160 countries.

Alumni from the State University of New York of system totals over 2.4 million graduates.

Intercollegiate sports teams within the State University of New York system competes in the NAIA Division I, II or III programs.

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