A recent survey of our graduates found the high quality of our academic programs is our greatest strength.
Low Tuition As a public university, the state of New York pays for part of your education. As a result, our tuition is lower than those at most private colleges. In addition, we give out students nearly $2 million in financial aid each year.
Hands-on Education Upstate's professors teach, treat patients and conduct leading-edge research.You will learn by working with these professionals in our hospital, specialty clinics and laboratories, and by using the latest medical and scientific equipment. Many of our students also participate in clinicals at hundreds of hospitals and health-care settings throughout the state and beyond.
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College Town Upstate is not only the fourth largest city in New York State — with
Dedicated Faculty Our nationally recognized faculty is devoted to students, provides a stimulating learning experience, and serves as mentors and contacts long after students graduate. Our graduates say the many opportunities to interact with faculty is one of our greatest strengths.
Excellent Job Placement Each year, virtually 100 percent of our students seeking jobs or advanced training programs in their fields finds them. That's partly due to the growing demand for health care workers, and partly due to our excellent programs, faculty and reputation. With a degree from Upstate, employers know you're the best.
Dedicated Students (Who Have Fun, Too) Our students know what they want, are eager to learn and are dedicated to their studies.
That's not to say an Upstate education is all work. We show first-run movies on campus nearly every weekend, host coffee houses and comedy hours, offer discounted tickets to local theatres and sporting events, and run day trips to New York City, Toronto and nearby wineries.
Rewarding Career Our students become doctors, nurse practitioners, therapists, scientists and more. Some discover new cures. Some heal the sick and injured. Almost all help others Ö and make a difference in people's lives.
