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No school ranked more economically diverse than Southern New Hampshire University this year in New Hampshire. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.5.
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 27 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in New Hampshire, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 27 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
Not every student measures diversity the same way. Drill down by location, or explore the overall, racial-ethnic, gender, economic, and age diversity rankings, or other rankings below.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
No school ranked more economically diverse than Southern New Hampshire University this year in New Hampshire. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.5.
White Mountains Community College earned the #2 place in New Hampshire. White Mountains Community College scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.8, with a gender-diversity score of 97.1.
You'll find a welcoming community at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, which ranked #3 this year. Thomas More College of Liberal Arts scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Out of the 27 colleges in New Hampshire in this year's ranking, River Valley Community College landed the #4 spot. River Valley Community College scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.8, and gender diversity 92.6.
A rank of #5 makes Lakes Region Community College one of the most economically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Keene Beauty Academy placed #6 among the most economically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. It scores 95.1 out of 100 for economic diversity.
New England College landed the #7 spot in New Hampshire this year. It scores 94.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.9, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Laconia ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 93.4 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 14.6, with a gender-diversity score of 7.2.
NHTI-Concord's Community College landed the #9 spot in New Hampshire this year. It scores 92.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.3, alongside a 95.2 gender-diversity score.
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online earned the #10 position in New Hampshire. On economic diversity, it scores 92.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 31.9, and gender diversity 86.9.
Harmony Health Care Institute ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 91.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.3, with a gender-diversity score of 78.1.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. University of New Hampshire at Manchester scores 89.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.1, and gender diversity 99.8.
Manchester Community College landed the #13 spot in New Hampshire this year. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.5, and gender diversity 99.8.
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett came in at #14 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 89.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.3, alongside a 42.1 gender-diversity score.
Great Bay Community College placed #15 among the most economically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.6, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Franklin Pierce University placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. Franklin Pierce University scores 86.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Nashua Community College landed the #17 spot in New Hampshire this year. Nashua Community College scores 86.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Rivier University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Rivier University scores 86.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.5, and gender diversity 96.4.
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Empire Beauty School-Somersworth scores 86.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 25.2, and gender diversity 32.6.
Plymouth State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 85.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
Keene State College earned the #21 position in New Hampshire. On economic diversity, it scores 84.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth landed the #22 spot in New Hampshire this year. Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth scores 84.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 15.1, alongside a 24.2 gender-diversity score.
Colby-Sawyer College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 81.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.2, and gender diversity 83.0.
St Joseph School of Nursing ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. St Joseph School of Nursing scores 76.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.5, and gender diversity 72.2.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus placed #25 among the most economically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. It scores 68.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.1, and gender diversity 98.3.
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 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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