The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, is the oldest of the countrys five federal service academies. The public school is located in West Point, N.Y., where graduates earn a bachelor of science degree and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

Colgate University is a private institution located in Hamilton, N.Y., a small town with a population about equal to the size of the student body. Students can explore the surrounding region and beyond through Colgates unique Outdoor Education Program, which includes winter camping, kayaking and skiing trips.