by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 372 colleges ranked on economic diversity in New York, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 372 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Jefferson Community College to be the most economically diverse college in New York. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.0, alongside a 96.8 gender-diversity score.
Keuka College came in at #2 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in New York. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.6, with a gender-diversity score of 77.4.
Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady earned the #3 place in New York. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.1, with a gender-diversity score of 85.4.
Bais Medrash of Dexter Park earned the #4 place in New York. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100.
SUNY Old Westbury came in at #5 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in New York. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.6, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College placed #6 among the most economically diverse colleges in New York. CUNY LaGuardia Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.7, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
CUNY Queens College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.2, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
CUNY Queensborough Community College earned the #8 position in New York. CUNY Queensborough Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.1, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Dominican University New York placed #9 among the most economically diverse colleges in New York. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.9, with a gender-diversity score of 93.9.
Erie Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.4, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Finger Lakes Community College earned the #11 position in New York. Finger Lakes Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.4, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
Fulton-Montgomery Community College landed the #12 spot in New York this year. Fulton-Montgomery Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.9, alongside a 97.4 gender-diversity score.
Hilbert College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.2, with a gender-diversity score of 95.8.
Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok came in at #14 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 7.8, alongside a 0.0 gender-diversity score.
DeVry College of New York earned the #15 position in New York. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 81.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Electrical Training Center placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in New York. Electrical Training Center scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.8, alongside a 8.3 gender-diversity score.
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens earned the #17 position in New York. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.3, with a gender-diversity score of 65.5.
Cayuga County Community College earned the #18 position in New York. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.7, with a gender-diversity score of 96.6.
New York Seminary ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 2.3, alongside a 0.0 gender-diversity score.
American Beauty School landed the #20 spot in New York this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.6, alongside a 12.6 gender-diversity score.
St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.2, alongside a 64.5 gender-diversity score.
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi placed #22 among the most economically diverse colleges in New York. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.1, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Yeshivath Zichron Moshe came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Yeshivath Zichron Moshe scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 9.4, alongside a 0.0 gender-diversity score.
SUNY Corning Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.6, alongside a 98.2 gender-diversity score.
College of Staten Island CUNY landed the #25 spot in New York this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most economically diverse this year:
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| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Aesthetic Science Institute | 99.5 |
| 52 | Hudson Valley Community College | 99.3 |
| 53 | Jamestown Community College | 99.3 |
| 54 | Monroe Community College | 99.3 |
| 55 | New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts | 99.3 |
| 56 | Elim Bible Institute and College | 99.3 |
These colleges also rank near the top this year:
| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Cochran School of Nursing | 99.3 |
| 58 | Yeshivat Hechal Shemuel | 99.3 |
| 59 | Word of Life Bible Institute | 99.3 |
| 60 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 99.0 |
| 61 | Maria College of Albany | 99.0 |
| 62 | Career School of NY | 99.0 |
| 63 | Westchester School of Beauty Culture | 99.0 |
| 64 | SUNY Adirondack | 99.0 |
| 65 | St. Francis College | 99.0 |
| 66 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | 99.0 |
| 67 | University at Albany | 99.0 |
| 68 | Five Towns College | 98.6 |
| 69 | Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES | 98.6 |
| 70 | Arrojo Cosmetology School | 98.6 |
| 71 | Brittany Beauty Academy | 98.6 |
| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Brittany Beauty Academy | 98.6 |
| 73 | Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary | 98.6 |
| 74 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 98.6 |
| 75 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 98.2 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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