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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference

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Overall diversity rankings include gender and ethnic diversity to measure the differences among students on campus. Colleges and universities with the highest diversity scores have the most ethnic, geographical and gender diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Rutgers University-Camden	3857	66.29	1,050 – 1,290	19821	61263	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Found in Camden, Rutgers University-Camden accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $70 to apply. Approximately 88% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Undergraduates 3,857 Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
2	Salisbury University	6288	87.47	1,170 – 1,330	18760	51926	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Found in Salisbury, Salisbury University accepts 87% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Salisbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Undergraduates 6,288 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,926
3	The College of New Jersey	7435	62.29	1,150 – 1,350	25580	62649	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey was founded in 1855 and originally called the New Jersey State Normal School. It received its current name in 1996. The college has a first year retention rate of 91%....Read more Undergraduates 7,435 Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,649
4	Ramapo College of New Jersey	5444	70.64	1,130 – 1,310	17566	53872	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Based in Mahwah, Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 64% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 84% first year retention rate and 58% of students......Read more Undergraduates 5,444 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,872
5	Christopher Newport University	4369	86.04	1,080 – 1,300	23148	51931	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Based in Newport News, Christopher Newport University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at Christopher Newport University......Read more Undergraduates 4,369 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,931
6	Stockton University	7565	88.94	1,040 – 1,230	20761	48223	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Stockton University Galloway, NJ Found in Galloway, Stockton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,565 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,223
7	Rutgers University-Newark	7989	71.36	1,040 – 1,280	18276	61263	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Located in Newark, Rutgers University-Newark accepts 71% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 47% of students attending Rutgers University-Newark will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,989 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
8	Kean University	11758	75.9	930 – 1,150	12708	46603	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Kean University Union, NJ Located in Union, Kean University accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of students attending Kean University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 11,758 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $12,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,603
9	Rowan University	16100	77.66	1,120 – 1,320	23761	50705	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Found in Glassboro, Rowan University’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Rowan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Rowan University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 37% of students will earn a degree within......Read more Undergraduates 16,100 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,705
10	William Paterson University of New Jersey	6647	90.08	990 – 1,350	13509	44928	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Located in Wayne, William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 66% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 6,647 Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,928
11	Montclair State University	18712	87.89	910 – 1,210	17669	47944	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – New Jersey Athletic Conference Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Found in Montclair, Montclair State University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Montclair State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 18,712 Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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