by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 338 institutions ranked on ethnic diversity in New York, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 338 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these ethnically diverse colleges below:
Leading the list is Pacific College of Health and Science, our #1 most ethnically diverse college in New York. Pacific College of Health and Science scores 83.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 83.5, and gender diversity 68.8.
A rank of #2 makes DeVry College of New York one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in New York. On ethnic diversity, it scores 81.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 81.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
New York Institute of Technology earned the #3 place in New York. On ethnic diversity, it scores 80.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 80.8, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 80.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 80.7, and gender diversity 85.9.
Stony Brook University earned the #5 place in New York. The school's ethnic diversity score is 79.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.8, and gender diversity 99.7.
Cornell University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 79.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 79.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.0, and gender diversity 96.8.
Barnard College placed #8 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New York. On ethnic diversity, it scores 78.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.8, with a gender-diversity score of 24.3.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 78.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.5, and gender diversity 53.8.
The Juilliard School earned the #10 position in New York. On ethnic diversity, it scores 78.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.3, and gender diversity 99.9.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts came in at #11 in this year's ranking. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts scores 78.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.2, and gender diversity 98.3.
Focus Personal Training Institute ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 77.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.9, alongside a 83.3 gender-diversity score.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earned the #13 position in New York. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art scores 77.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.8, and gender diversity 99.9.
University at Albany earned the #14 position in New York. It scores 77.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.1, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
Weill Medical College of Cornell University earned the #15 position in New York. On ethnic diversity, it scores 77.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.0, alongside a 97.2 gender-diversity score.
New York University earned the #16 position in New York. The school's ethnic diversity score is 76.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
SUNY Old Westbury landed the #17 spot in New York this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 76.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.6, alongside a 97.2 gender-diversity score.
Long Island University earned the #18 position in New York. It scores 75.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.5, and gender diversity 94.7.
Rockland Community College landed the #19 spot in New York this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 75.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Pratt Institute-Main placed #20 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New York. Pratt Institute-Main scores 75.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.3, alongside a 82.2 gender-diversity score.
New York Medical College landed the #21 spot in New York this year. New York Medical College scores 75.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.2, and gender diversity 97.7.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University placed #22 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New York. On ethnic diversity, it scores 75.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.1, with a gender-diversity score of 85.8.
Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #23 spot in New York this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 75.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.1, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 75.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.6.
Pace University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.0, with a gender-diversity score of 95.2.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 72.3 |
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | CUNY Queens College | 72.2 |
| 53 | CUNY Brooklyn College | 71.9 |
| 54 | New York Medical Career Training Center | 71.7 |
| 55 | CUNY Hunter College | 71.5 |
| 56 | Hofstra University | 71.4 |
| 57 | The New School | 71.4 |
| 58 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 71.4 |
| 59 | Bank Street College of Education | 71.3 |
| 60 | New York School of Interior Design | 71.2 |
| 61 | New York College of Health Professions | 70.9 |
| 62 | Ace Institute of Technology | 70.7 |
| 63 | D’Youville University | 70.6 |
| 64 | CUNY City College | 70.6 |
| 65 | Nassau Community College | 70.6 |
| 66 | American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York | 70.3 |
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | St. John’s University-New York | 70.3 |
| 68 | Cochran School of Nursing | 69.8 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. 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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