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The College of Staten Island’s Lucille and Jay Chazanoff School of Business has earned accreditation from AACSB International, a globally recognized symbol of excellence in business education.

The College of Staten Island has once again achieved a remarkable moment of scholarly distinction, as multiple members of its faculty have been named to the Stanford University–Elsevier “Top 2%” Scientists List for 2025, placing them among the most influential researchers in the world.

Now accepting Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 applications.

What do the basketball court, soccer pitch, swimming pool and classroom have in common? They all prepare students to be more successful in life.

The English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island was recently profiled by Elite Education Magazine in an article titled “Immersive English Learning in the Heart of New York”.

Forbes’ ranking of the Top Colleges 2025-26 has recently earned the College of Staten Island traction in numerous publications. 

The College of Staten Island has once again earned national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges 2026” rankings, released this week. CSI proudly secured the #33 ranking as a Top Performer in Social Mobility—marking a dramatic leap of 49 spots from last year—as well as the #33 ranking among Top Public Schools in the Regional North category, climbing four places from 2025.

For the third year in a row, the College of Staten Island has been recognized by Forbes for the value that it brings its students. CSI is one of four CUNY schools that have been named to the magazine’s 25 Colleges with the Highest PayOff list. The designation recognizes, according to Forbes, “a list of the 25 schools that offer students the best returns on their investment—high earnings potential for a relatively low price.”