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DeVry College of New York earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Middle Atlantic. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 81.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
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 689 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Middle Atlantic, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic origin, gender balance, and age range. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 689 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
DeVry College of New York earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Middle Atlantic. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 81.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts came in at #2 on this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Middle Atlantic. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.2, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes Gallaudet University one of the most diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. On overall diversity, it scores 83.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.7.
Out of the 689 colleges in Middle Atlantic in this year's ranking, American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service landed the #4 spot. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.3, alongside a 93.6 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Davis College, which ranked #5 this year. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Thomas Edison State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. The school's overall diversity score is 81.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.0, alongside a 97.4 gender-diversity score.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. It scores 81.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 80.7, and gender diversity 85.9.
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #8 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. On overall diversity, it scores 81.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.5, and gender diversity 99.1.
Strayer University-Global Region placed #9 among the most diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. Strayer University-Global Region scores 81.1 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.2, with a gender-diversity score of 92.9.
Washington Adventist University landed the #10 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. The school's overall diversity score is 80.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.2, with a gender-diversity score of 96.6.
Peirce College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. On overall diversity, it scores 78.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.3, with a gender-diversity score of 79.4.
Wilmington University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. On overall diversity, it scores 78.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.4, alongside a 96.7 gender-diversity score.
Culinary Institute of America came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Culinary Institute of America scores 78.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Johns Hopkins University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. The school's overall diversity score is 78.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.8, and gender diversity 99.8.
Columbia University in the City of New York earned the #15 position in Middle Atlantic. On overall diversity, it scores 77.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Eastern University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. Eastern University scores 77.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.3, and gender diversity 98.7.
Lancaster Bible College earned the #17 position in Middle Atlantic. Lancaster Bible College scores 77.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.6, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
University of Pennsylvania landed the #18 spot in Middle Atlantic this year. University of Pennsylvania scores 77.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.9, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
University of Valley Forge came in at #19 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 76.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.7, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Goldey-Beacom College placed #20 among the most diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. The school's overall diversity score is 76.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Word of Life Bible Institute placed #21 among the most diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. The school's overall diversity score is 76.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Innovate Salon Academy - Ewing came in at #22 in this year's ranking. The school's overall diversity score is 76.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.1, and gender diversity 72.5.
The Juilliard School ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. It scores 76.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.3, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
George Washington University placed #24 among the most diverse colleges in Middle Atlantic. George Washington University scores 76.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.2, alongside a 95.9 gender-diversity score.
Princeton University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 76.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
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| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | 73.6 |
| 52 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 73.6 |
| 53 | University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | 73.4 |
| 54 | Alfred University | 73.4 |
| 55 | Point Park University | 73.4 |
| 56 | Long Island University | 73.3 |
| 57 | American University | 73.3 |
| 58 | Swarthmore College | 72.8 |
| 59 | Goucher College | 72.8 |
| 60 | Saint Peter’s University | 72.7 |
| 61 | D’Youville University | 72.7 |
| 62 | Cairn University-Langhorne | 72.7 |
| 63 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 72.6 |
| 64 | Carnegie Mellon University | 72.6 |
| 65 | Dominican University New York | 72.6 |
| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | University of Baltimore | 72.6 |
| 67 | Rutgers University-Newark | 72.5 |
| 68 | Haverford College | 72.4 |
| 69 | Mercer County Community College | 72.4 |
| 70 | Drew University | 72.3 |
| 71 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | 72.2 |
| 72 | Caldwell University | 72.2 |
| 73 | Syracuse University | 72.2 |
| 74 | Mount St. Mary’s University | 72.1 |
| 75 | St. John’s College | 72.1 |
| 76 | Bryant & Stratton College-Albany | 72.1 |
| 77 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 72.0 |
| 78 | University at Albany | 72.0 |
| 79 | Community College of Baltimore County | 72.0 |
| 80 | La Salle University | 71.9 |
| 81 | Keystone College | 71.9 |
| 82 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 71.8 |
| 83 | Neumann University | 71.8 |
| 84 | Hofstra University | 71.8 |
| 85 | Seton Hall University | 71.7 |
| 86 | Institute of Culinary Education | 71.7 |
| 87 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 71.5 |
| 88 | Salem Community College | 71.4 |
| 89 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 71.3 |
| 90 | Kean University | 71.2 |
| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | 71.0 |
| 92 | Robert Morris University | 71.0 |
| 93 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | 71.0 |
| 94 | Camden County College | 71.0 |
| 95 | St. John’s University-New York | 70.9 |
| 96 | Arcadia University | 70.9 |
| 97 | Gannon University | 70.9 |
| 98 | Albright College | 70.8 |
| 99 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 70.8 |
| 100 | Lehigh University | 70.8 |
| 101 | Middlesex College | 70.8 |
| 102 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | 70.7 |
| 103 | Bergen Community College | 70.7 |
| 104 | Rosemont College | 70.7 |
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | CUNY Queensborough Community College | 70.6 |
| 106 | Erie Community College | 70.6 |
| 107 | Rockland Community College | 70.6 |
| 108 | University of the District of Columbia | 70.5 |
| 109 | Felician University | 70.5 |
| 110 | Berkeley College-New York | 70.5 |
| 111 | Hood College | 70.5 |
| 112 | Thomas Jefferson University | 70.3 |
| 113 | Atlantic Cape Community College | 70.3 |
| 114 | Monroe Community College | 70.3 |
| 115 | Walnut Hill College | 70.2 |
| 116 | CUNY Queens College | 70.2 |
| 117 | Pratt Institute-Main | 70.2 |
| 118 | Northampton County Area Community College | 70.1 |
| 119 | Manhattan University | 70.1 |
| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Mercy University | 70.1 |
| 121 | Rider University | 70.1 |
| 122 | Delaware County Community College | 69.9 |
| 123 | University at Buffalo | 69.9 |
| 124 | Empire State University | 69.9 |
| 125 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 69.8 |
| 126 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College | 69.8 |
| 127 | Utica University | 69.8 |
| 128 | Marymount Manhattan College | 69.7 |
| 129 | Montefiore School of Nursing | 69.7 |
| 130 | Nassau Community College | 69.6 |
| 131 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton | 69.6 |
| 132 | SUNY Old Westbury | 69.6 |
| 133 | Delaware State University | 69.6 |
| 134 | Gettysburg College | 69.6 |
| 135 | Molloy University | 69.5 |
| 136 | Bryant & Stratton College-Online | 69.5 |
| 137 | Hudson County Community College | 69.5 |
| 138 | Wilkes University | 69.5 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic representation, gender balance, and age range. 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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