The Rochester area has some of the finest higher-learning centers in the nation.
Here are some of most well-known:

St. John Fisher College
Is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education. Guided since its inception by the educational philosophy of the Congregation of St. Basil, the College emphasizes liberal learning both for students in traditional academic disciplines and for those in more directly career-oriented fields. In keeping with the openness that is characteristic of its Basilian heritage, Fisher welcomes qualified students, faculty and staff regardless of religious or cultural background.

Nazareth College
Founded in 1924 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Nazareth College is an independent, liberal arts college for men and women. The college's mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences and in professional fields, with the goal of fostering lifelong commitment to intellectual, ethical, and aesthetic values; to develop skills necessary for the pursuit of a meaningful vocation; and to inspire dedication to the ideal of service in their communities.

Rochester Institute of Technology
Founded in 1829 and emphasizing career education, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university that includes seven colleges. The Campus occupies 1,300 acres in suburban Rochester, the third largest city in New York State. The RIT Student Body consists of approximately 9,500 full-time and 2,400 part-time undergraduate students and 2,200 graduate students. Enrolled students represent all 50 states and more than 80 foreign countries. Deaf students number approximately 1,100.

University of Rochester
The University of Rochester, founded in 1850, is a private, coeducational institution that ranks among the most highly regarded universities in the country. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Rochester is ranked as Research I by the Carnegie Foundation, offering degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as in several professional disciplines