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Our analysis found Brown University to be the most ethnically diverse college in New England. It scores 81.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.9, and gender diversity 99.8.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 258 colleges ranked on ethnic diversity in New England, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual analyzed 258 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 Brown University to be the most ethnically diverse college in New England. It scores 81.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.9, and gender diversity 99.8.
Out of the 258 colleges in New England in this year's ranking, Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford landed the #2 spot. It scores 81.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.3, alongside a 97.5 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 258 colleges in New England in this year's ranking, University of Massachusetts-Boston landed the #3 spot. The school's ethnic diversity score is 80.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 80.8, alongside a 98.2 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Bunker Hill Community College, which ranked #4 this year. Bunker Hill Community College scores 80.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 80.6, with a gender-diversity score of 97.6.
Out of the 258 colleges in New England in this year's ranking, Amherst College landed the #5 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 79.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.8, and gender diversity 99.6.
Wellesley College placed #6 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New England. Wellesley College scores 79.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.8, alongside a 15.9 gender-diversity score.
Yale University earned the #7 position in New England. Yale University scores 79.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.7, and gender diversity 99.5.
Harvard University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 78.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.8, and gender diversity 99.5.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Massachusetts Institute of Technology scores 78.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.7, and gender diversity 98.8.
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering scores 77.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.3, and gender diversity 99.9.
Eastern Nazarene College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 77.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
MCPHS University placed #12 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New England. MCPHS University scores 77.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.0, and gender diversity 79.9.
Boston University landed the #13 spot in New England this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 76.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.5, and gender diversity 98.5.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary earned the #14 position in New England. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary scores 76.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.1, and gender diversity 96.2.
Babson College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 75.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.6, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Boston Architectural College landed the #16 spot in New England this year. Boston Architectural College scores 75.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.5, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
Tufts University earned the #17 position in New England. The school's ethnic diversity score is 75.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.3, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology landed the #18 spot in New England this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 74.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.2, and gender diversity 78.1.
Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc landed the #19 spot in New England this year. Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc scores 73.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.4, and gender diversity 93.2.
University of Bridgeport came in at #20 in this year's ranking. It scores 73.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.1, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Brandeis University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 72.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.9, and gender diversity 98.8.
Dartmouth College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. It scores 72.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Quincy College earned the #23 position in New England. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.8, and gender diversity 97.2.
Rhode Island School of Design ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, alongside a 88.8 gender-diversity score.
University of Connecticut-Stamford placed #25 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New England. The school's ethnic diversity score is 72.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Middlesex Community College | 68.4 |
| 52 | University of Connecticut | 68.4 |
*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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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