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United States Naval Academy earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Middle Atlantic. On geographic diversity, it scores 70.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.4, and gender diversity 87.4.
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 692 schools ranked on geographic diversity in Middle Atlantic, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). To help you decide, College Factual analyzed 692 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 geographically diverse colleges below:
United States Naval Academy earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Middle Atlantic. On geographic diversity, it scores 70.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.4, and gender diversity 87.4.
A rank of #2 makes Strayer University-Global Region one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. Strayer University-Global Region scores 69.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.2, with a gender-diversity score of 92.9.
Out of the 692 colleges in Middle Atlantic in this year's ranking, United States Military Academy landed the #3 spot. United States Military Academy scores 69.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.4, alongside a 75.8 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #4 makes American Musical and Dramatic Academy one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. The school's geographic diversity score is 68.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 80.7, with a gender-diversity score of 85.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at United States Merchant Marine Academy, which ranked #5 this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 67.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.9, with a gender-diversity score of 67.8.
Gallaudet University earned the #6 position in Middle Atlantic. The school's geographic diversity score is 66.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.7.
American University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 65.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.6, and gender diversity 95.1.
Swarthmore College placed #8 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. It scores 65.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 82.6, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Howard University landed the #9 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 64.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.9, and gender diversity 88.4.
Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #10 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 64.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.1, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Culinary Institute of America placed #11 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. It scores 64.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Sarah Lawrence College placed #12 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. On geographic diversity, it scores 64.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.2, with a gender-diversity score of 71.9.
Georgetown University placed #13 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. On geographic diversity, it scores 64.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.4, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online placed #14 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. The school's geographic diversity score is 64.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.0, and gender diversity 58.7.
Princeton University landed the #15 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. Princeton University scores 63.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
George Washington University earned the #16 position in Middle Atlantic. It scores 63.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, and gender diversity 95.9.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts landed the #17 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts scores 62.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.3.
Johns Hopkins University landed the #18 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. Johns Hopkins University scores 62.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
St. John's College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. St. John's College scores 61.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.0, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
Bryn Mawr College landed the #20 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. Bryn Mawr College scores 61.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.3, alongside a 23.1 gender-diversity score.
Haverford College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 60.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.2, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
Barnard College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 60.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.8, with a gender-diversity score of 24.3.
University of Pennsylvania ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 60.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.0.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #24 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. It scores 60.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.2, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
Vassar College landed the #25 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. Vassar College scores 58.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.7, and gender diversity 95.2.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
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| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gettysburg College | 52.3 |
| 52 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 52.0 |
| 53 | Excelsior University | 51.8 |
| 54 | Lehigh University | 51.2 |
| 55 | Fordham University | 51.0 |
| 56 | Skidmore College | 50.2 |
| 57 | Franklin and Marshall College | 50.0 |
| 58 | University of Valley Forge | 49.4 |
| 59 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | 49.3 |
| 60 | St Lawrence University | 49.2 |
| 61 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 49.2 |
| 62 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 48.9 |
| 63 | School of Visual Arts | 48.3 |
| 64 | Webb Institute | 48.1 |
| 65 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 47.5 |
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz | 46.9 |
| 67 | Pace University | 46.1 |
| 68 | Ithaca College | 45.9 |
| 69 | Grove City College | 45.9 |
| 70 | New York School of Interior Design | 45.8 |
| 71 | Institute of Medical Careers | 45.7 |
| 72 | Point Park University | 44.4 |
| 73 | Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | 44.1 |
| 74 | Loyola University Maryland | 43.9 |
| 75 | Goucher College | 43.6 |
| 76 | Washington Adventist University | 43.5 |
| 77 | Fashion Institute of Technology | 43.5 |
| 78 | Muhlenberg College | 42.9 |
| 79 | Drexel University | 42.7 |
| 80 | Morgan State University | 42.4 |
| 81 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 41.8 |
| 82 | Allegheny College | 41.7 |
| 83 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | 41.4 |
| 84 | Lancaster Bible College | 41.1 |
| 85 | Yeshiva University | 40.9 |
| 86 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 40.9 |
| 87 | Washington College | 40.6 |
| 88 | Marist University | 40.2 |
| 89 | Moore College of Art and Design | 40.0 |
| 90 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 38.3 |
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | 38.1 |
| 92 | Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc | 37.6 |
| 93 | University of Delaware | 37.4 |
| 94 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | 36.6 |
| 95 | Gannon University | 36.5 |
| 96 | Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah | 36.2 |
| 97 | Delaware State University | 36.2 |
| 98 | Lincoln University | 35.7 |
| 99 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | 35.7 |
| 100 | Coppin State University | 35.6 |
| 101 | Institute of Culinary Education | 35.6 |
| 102 | Rabbinical Seminary of America | 34.9 |
| 103 | Cairn University-Langhorne | 34.8 |
| 104 | Alfred University | 34.7 |
These colleges also rank near the top this year:
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | Temple University | 34.7 |
| 106 | Mount St. Mary’s University | 34.6 |
| 107 | Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch | 34.6 |
| 108 | Wagner College | 34.4 |
| 109 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 34.2 |
| 110 | Hofstra University | 34.2 |
| 111 | Mercyhurst University | 34.0 |
| 112 | University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | 33.4 |
| 113 | Chatham University | 33.2 |
| 114 | Chestnut Hill College | 32.9 |
| 115 | Houghton University | 32.7 |
| 116 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 32.5 |
| 117 | Ursinus College | 32.0 |
| 118 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 32.0 |
| 119 | Keystone College | 31.8 |
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 31.6 |
| 121 | Garrett College | 31.5 |
| 122 | Thiel College | 31.2 |
| 123 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | 31.1 |
| 124 | Eastern University | 30.9 |
| 125 | Lycoming College | 30.8 |
| 126 | Goldey-Beacom College | 30.4 |
| 127 | Clarkson University | 30.3 |
| 128 | Delaware Valley University | 30.1 |
| 129 | Messiah University | 29.9 |
| 130 | Stevens Institute of Technology | 29.9 |
| 131 | Jersey College | 29.7 |
| 132 | Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | 29.7 |
| 133 | Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel | 29.6 |
| 134 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 29.5 |
| 135 | Elmira College | 29.3 |
| 136 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | 29.2 |
| 137 | Arcadia University | 29.1 |
| 138 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 29.1 |
| 139 | Juniata College | 29.0 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). 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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