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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast 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	Merrimack College	4199	73.61	1,050 – 1,180	38849	54316	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 4,199 Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $38,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,316
2	Sacred Heart University	6960	67.68	1,180 – 1,310	46165	63925	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 85% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 6,960 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
3	Central Connecticut State University	8170	73.33	890 – 1,130	17207	49016	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is fairly selective, and alumni include professional athletes, actors, and politicians. Founded in 1849, it’s the oldest publicly-funded university in the state. Psychology, General, and Criminology are popular undergraduate areas of study. Undergraduates 8,170 Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $17,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,016
4	Stonehill College	2515	72.56	1,180 – 1,310	31134	63285	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Stonehill College Easton, MA Located in Easton, Stonehill College accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Stonehill College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 2,515 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,285
5	Wagner College	1590	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Undergraduates 1,590 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
6	Saint Francis University	2450	79.16	1,050 – 1,250	27421	56920	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. Undergraduates 2,450 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
7	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	7703	95.56	990 – 1,220	17121	45916	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Undergraduates 7,703 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
8	Long Island University	11753	89.77	1,110 – 1,340	22620	47543	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 11,753 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
9	Duquesne University	5371	83.56	1,180 – 1,360	35125	62627	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Northeast Conference Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 5,371 Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $35,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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