Higher education

Rockland’s colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and certification programs in various fields of study. Our accomplished faculty and dedicated staff are here to help students reach their educational goals. Rockland’s college campuses are located in idyllic settings that feature rich landscapes, historic towns and villages, and diverse communities and cultures.

Dominican University

470 Western Highway S Orangeburg, NY 10962

Dominican University New York, formally the Dominican College of Blauvelt, is a nationally accredited four-year private college in Orangeburg, New York and has the distinction of becoming the first university in Rockland County (2022). It has also been named a College of Distinction. The 64-acre campus is only 17 miles from New York City and offers a wealth of undergraduate, graduate, adult and online courses.

Rockland Community College

145 College Road Suffern, NY 10901

A State University of New York, Rockland County Community College strives to offer a safe, affordable learning environment for students with diverse backgrounds. Their award-winning faculty works to ensure the success of their students and meet their educational goals.

Rockland Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center

70 Main Street Nyack, New York 10960

The Rockland Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center offers credit and non-credit degree programs in hospitality and culinary arts. Students learn in a state-of-the-industry teaching kitchen with restaurant-quality equipment, receive instruction from talented professionals, and experience the business operations of the Center first-hand. Located in Downtown Nyack.

St. Thomas Aquinas College

125 Route 340 Sparkill, New York 10976

Located in Sparkill, NY, St. Thomas Aquinas is a premiere liberal arts and sciences college. The college stresses the importance to their students of achieving a well-rounded education, while being actively involved in the community.