Academies are located in New York: the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. New York attracts the most college students from other states, according to statistics that show that among freshmen who leave their home states to attend college, more come to New York than any other state, including California. In total, New York State has 307 degree-granting institutions, second in number only to California. Among the most notable and highest ranked institutions are: See also Government of New York Education in New York City List of colleges and universities in New York References New York State Education Department