by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 68 schools that stand out for their student bodies in New Jersey, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 68 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Berkeley College-Woodland Park earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in New Jersey. The school's age diversity score is 88.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.7, with a gender-diversity score of 78.1.
Salem Community College came in at #2 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in New Jersey. Salem Community College scores 86.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.0, with a gender-diversity score of 91.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Hudson County Community College, which ranked #3 this year. On age diversity, it scores 86.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.2, and gender diversity 97.0.
Out of the 68 colleges in New Jersey in this year's ranking, Camden County College landed the #4 spot. On age diversity, it scores 85.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
William Paterson University of New Jersey came in at #5 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in New Jersey. On age diversity, it scores 84.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.3, alongside a 91.6 gender-diversity score.
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York scores 84.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.0, and gender diversity 55.1.
Eastwick College-Hackensack ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 84.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.8, and gender diversity 38.9.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus landed the #8 spot in New Jersey this year. On age diversity, it scores 83.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.7, and gender diversity 98.3.
Eastwick College-Ramsey came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 83.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.9, and gender diversity 62.8.
Raritan Valley Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. It scores 82.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.3, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Mercer County Community College placed #11 among the most age-diverse colleges in New Jersey. Mercer County Community College scores 82.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.6, and gender diversity 99.7.
Passaic County Community College earned the #12 position in New Jersey. On age diversity, it scores 82.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.8, alongside a 96.9 gender-diversity score.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus landed the #13 spot in New Jersey this year. It scores 82.5 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.9, with a gender-diversity score of 74.8.
Felician University placed #14 among the most age-diverse colleges in New Jersey. The school's age diversity score is 82.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.2, alongside a 83.9 gender-diversity score.
Centenary University placed #15 among the most age-diverse colleges in New Jersey. On age diversity, it scores 82.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.2, and gender diversity 90.3.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey landed the #16 spot in New Jersey this year. It scores 82.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.7, with a gender-diversity score of 95.7.
Rutgers University-Camden landed the #17 spot in New Jersey this year. On age diversity, it scores 81.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.4, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
Atlantic Cape Community College earned the #18 position in New Jersey. Atlantic Cape Community College scores 81.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.1, alongside a 96.7 gender-diversity score.
Georgian Court University earned the #19 position in New Jersey. Georgian Court University scores 81.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.7, alongside a 86.0 gender-diversity score.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown scores 81.4 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.3, with a gender-diversity score of 63.9.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin landed the #21 spot in New Jersey this year. Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin scores 81.3 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.1, and gender diversity 71.4.
Warren County Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Warren County Community College scores 80.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.4, and gender diversity 99.0.
Jersey College placed #23 among the most age-diverse colleges in New Jersey. On age diversity, it scores 80.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.9, with a gender-diversity score of 45.5.
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus placed #24 among the most age-diverse colleges in New Jersey. Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus scores 80.1 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.6, and gender diversity 94.4.
Garden State Science and Technology Institute landed the #25 spot in New Jersey this year. On age diversity, it scores 79.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.3, alongside a 23.9 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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