The Oldest College In New York?

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New York State boasts an impressive array of over two hundred and forty distinct educational institutions. Within this educational landscape, some of the nation’s oldest schools are located. While this article will primarily focus on the oldest college in New York, it’s worth noting the oldest grade school in the state. The Collegiate School, situated in New York City, provides education from kindergarten through grade 12. Established in 1628, this private Ivy League-affiliated institution is located in Manhattan’s Upper West Side and commands an average annual tuition fee of $55,000.

Collegiate School’s roots trace back to its affiliation with the Reformed Dutch Protestant Church in the New Dutch Colony of New Amsterdam. Over the centuries, the school has changed its physical location multiple times. Notably, from 1892 to 2017, the institution occupied various buildings in the West Side Manhattan area, with the structures on 77th Street now recognized as historical landmarks in New York City.

With that honorable mention made, as Collegiate holds the distinction of being the oldest educational institution in New York, let’s delve into the identity of the oldest college in the state.

So, which institution takes the title of the oldest college in New York?

The honor of the oldest college in New York belongs to Columbia University, which originally welcomed students in 1754. However, it’s worth noting that Columbia University did not always bear this name. Initially established as King’s College, it adopted the name Columbia College in 1784 following the American Revolution. Subsequently, in 1912, the institution underwent another name change, becoming Columbia University.

Columbia University initially served as an all-male liberal arts institution until 1983 when it began admitting women. Prior to this, Columbia had a separate affiliated institution, Barnard College, established in 1889 as an all-women’s liberal arts college. Barnard College maintains its status as an all-women’s institution to this day and derives its name from Columbia University’s 10th president, Frederick Barnard, who championed the cause of providing women with higher education opportunities.

Here are some intriguing facts about Columbia University:

1. Columbia University Predates the United States: Founded in 1754, Columbia University’s establishment predates the founding of the United States by 22 years.
2. Pioneering M.D. Degree: As King’s College in 1770, it became the first institution to offer an M.D. degree. Following the interruption caused by the American Revolution, Columbia College’s medical division merged with the College of Physicians and Surgeons, forming the Medical Department of Columbia College.
3. Nobel Prize Winners: Columbia University boasts the second-highest number of Nobel Prize laureates, second only to Harvard University, among American universities. Some other institutions on the list include the University of Cambridge, the University of Chicago, MIT, the University of California, and the University of Oxford.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that Columbia University administers the Pulitzer Prize annually.