The College of New Rochelle

The College of New Rochelle is on a 20-acre campus in the suburban setting of New Rochelle, New York, not far from New York City.

The College of New Rochelle Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for The College of New Rochelle students to join – including chorus, and more.

Interested in Greek life? The College of New Rochelle does not have fraternities or sororities.

The College of New Rochelle has several thriving Music Ensembles. In fact, more students participate in the Music Ensembles than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The College of New Rochelle include CNR Model United Nations, Student Nurses Association, Campus Ministry and Student Government.

The College of New Rochelle students' favorite campus traditions are Strawberry Festival, Family Weekend and Spirit Competition.

Does The College of New Rochelle Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at The College of New Rochelle.

The College of New Rochelle offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most The College of New Rochelle students live off campus. In 2022, 32% of undergrads at The College of New Rochelle lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 67% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The College of New Rochelle. There are 330 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,328 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 256 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

The College of New Rochelle offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The College of New Rochelle Athletics

At The College of New Rochelle there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The College of New Rochelle:

Safety at The College of New Rochelle

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The College of New Rochelle is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The The College of New Rochelle campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

The College of New Rochelle offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, The College of New Rochelle has 24-hour monitored security cameras at residence hall entrances.

Plan a Visit to The College of New Rochelle

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The College of New Rochelle, take Interstate 95 to New Rochelle, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Westchester County airport.

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