The College of Staten Island (CSI), a senior college of the CUNY system, is best known for driving upward social mobility and is uniquely situated on a stunning, park-like 204-acre campus—the largest physical college campus in New York City. The college is highly regarded for its competitive, accredited programs in nursing, business, and engineering, alongside prestigious pathways like the Macaulay Honors College that offer undergraduates direct access to faculty-led research. As the only public institution of higher education on Staten Island, CSI features a vibrant student experience that combines a traditional residential feel—complete with modern on-campus apartments and NCAA Division II athletics—with the diverse, accessible energy of NYC.
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