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Our analysis found Diman Regional Technical Institute to be the most economically diverse college in New England. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100.
by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. The ranking below was designed to help you find 272 institutions ranked on economic diversity in New England, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 272 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 Diman Regional Technical Institute to be the most economically diverse college in New England. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100.
Out of the 272 colleges in New England in this year's ranking, Southern New Hampshire University landed the #2 spot. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.3, and gender diversity 94.5.
MotoRing Technical Training Institute came in at #3 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in New England. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.6, and gender diversity 78.3.
You'll find a welcoming community at Community College of Vermont, which ranked #4 this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.9, alongside a 90.0 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 272 colleges in New England in this year's ranking, University of Maine at Augusta landed the #5 spot. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.9, with a gender-diversity score of 92.5.
Charles H McCann Technical School placed #6 among the most economically diverse colleges in New England. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester earned the #7 position in New England. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.0, and gender diversity 26.9.
Holyoke Community College placed #8 among the most economically diverse colleges in New England. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.6, alongside a 93.0 gender-diversity score.
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.5, and gender diversity 43.8.
College of Our Lady of the Elms placed #10 among the most economically diverse colleges in New England. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.3, and gender diversity 85.2.
Quinsigamond Community College placed #11 among the most economically diverse colleges in New England. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.9, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
Community College of Rhode Island placed #12 among the most economically diverse colleges in New England. Community College of Rhode Island scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.1, with a gender-diversity score of 94.7.
Albertus Magnus College landed the #13 spot in New England this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.0, alongside a 94.0 gender-diversity score.
Connecticut State Community College landed the #14 spot in New England this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.5, and gender diversity 97.2.
Urban College of Boston landed the #15 spot in New England this year. Urban College of Boston scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.1, and gender diversity 32.7.
Northpoint Bible College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Northpoint Bible College scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
White Mountains Community College landed the #17 spot in New England this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.8, alongside a 97.1 gender-diversity score.
Maine College of Health Professions came in at #18 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.5, alongside a 48.9 gender-diversity score.
Central Maine Community College earned the #19 position in New England. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.4.
Kennebec Valley Community College placed #20 among the most economically diverse colleges in New England. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 29.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.0.
FINE Mortuary College landed the #21 spot in New England this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.9, with a gender-diversity score of 61.6.
Rob Roy Academy-Worcester came in at #22 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.8, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
University of Connecticut-Stamford landed the #23 spot in New England this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.4, and gender diversity 99.9.
Monty Tech came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Fisher College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Fisher College scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.6, with a gender-diversity score of 85.2.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | River Valley Community College | 99.0 |
| 52 | Mildred Elley Pittsfield | 99.0 |
| 53 | Bunker Hill Community College | 99.0 |
| 54 | Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | 99.0 |
| 55 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | 99.0 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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