This college in the Bronx has a national reputation for fostering socioeconomic mobility, and ranks in the 10% of all the schools Money analyzed for this measure. Even better, students say their professors truly care about the courses — and the people — they're teaching.
Lehman has around 12,000 undergraduates pursuing more than 80 majors, from film and television studies to earth science. Almost half of its students are the first in their families to attend college, and the school is fairly diverse, with significant Hispanic and Black populations.
Once used as a training station for women serving in World War II, the campus is historic and features sprawling grassy lawns that make you feel far from the city. And even though students don’t have to venture far for all that New York City has to offer, Lehman values culture and academics on its own campus: Its arts center has a schedule packed with shows, plus there's an entire department dedicated to music, multimedia, theater and dance.
Seeking other ways to keep busy? There is no shortage of options, with over 60 clubs and organizations to choose from, including religious, social advocacy, or culture and entertainment groups.
