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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	New York University	29060	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Undergraduates 29,060 Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
2	Gallaudet University	919	60.94	790 – 960	15025	36578	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, with two official languages: English and American Sign Language. Many students major in Deaf Studies. It’s the only higher education school in the world that has designed all of its programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Undergraduates 919 Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $15,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,578
3	Wilmington University	9355	76.53	--	14267	49635	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wilmington University New Castle, DE Found in New Castle, Wilmington University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 16% of students attending Wilmington University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Undergraduates 9,355 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,635
4	St. John's College	471	55.14	1,280 – 1,440	27729	56669	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 65% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 471 Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $27,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,669
5	Curtis Institute of Music	106	6.95	--	21615	31201	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA Undergraduates 106 Acceptance Rate 7.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,201
6	University of Valley Forge	517	61.2	930 – 1,190	27854	35671	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA Based in Phoenixville, the University of Valley Forge’s acceptance rate is 61% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending the University of Valley Forge currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 517 Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,854 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,671
7	Manhattan School of Music	543	39.94	--	51879	18815	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 40% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 85% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 543 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
8	University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus	266	60.37	--	18780	38444	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC Located in Washington, the University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus’s acceptance rate is 60% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 4% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 75% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 266 Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,444
9	Strayer University-Global Region	10093	0	--	18470	36582	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC Undergraduates 10,093 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
10	University of Pennsylvania	10013	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Undergraduates 10,013 Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
11	Goldey-Beacom College	702	76.53	--	17417	45097	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE Many students at Goldey Beacom College are pursuing degrees in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. There are 276 student-athletes, who are known as the Lightning, and they’re cheered on by Strike, their mascot....Read more Undergraduates 702 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,097
12	The Juilliard School	619	8.96	--	42468	22129	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 52% yield. Undergraduates 619 Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,468 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
13	Rosemont College	484	74.51	980 – 1,190	19297	40852	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rosemont College Rosemont, PA Located in Rosemont, Rosemont College’s acceptance rate is 75%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 484 Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,852
14	Johns Hopkins University	6356	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	22844	86306	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more Undergraduates 6,356 Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $22,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
15	Carnegie Mellon University	7824	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Undergraduates 7,824 Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
16	University of Rochester	6580	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Undergraduates 6,580 Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
17	Swarthmore College	1623	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	17930	56211	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more Undergraduates 1,623 Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
18	Princeton University	5813	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Undergraduates 5,813 Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
19	Walnut Hill College	127	95	--	31989	33867	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Walnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Undergraduates 127 Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,867
20	Washington Adventist University	605	45.36	830 – 1,070	16732	40114	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Undergraduates 605 Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
21	Eastern University	2500	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,500 Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
22	Cornell University	16128	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Undergraduates 16,128 Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
23	Chestnut Hill College	972	79.13	900 – 1,090	28583	45221	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Chestnut Hill College, there is a 67%......Read more Undergraduates 972 Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $28,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,221
24	Loyola University Maryland	3881	75.49	1,230 – 1,390	31857	64453	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,881 Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
25	Mount St. Mary's University	1833	73.81	1,050 – 1,280	25298	48915	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Found in Emmitsburg, Mount St- Mary's University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Mount St- Mary's University will receive institutional grant aid. At Mount St- Mary's University, there is a 71%......Read more Undergraduates 1,833 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,915
26	Bucknell University	3920	28.93	1,180 – 1,400	38486	78852	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Undergraduates 3,920 Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
27	Goucher College	981	77.7	1,120 – 1,340	28749	40563	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Goucher College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Goucher College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending Goucher College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 981 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,563
28	Hobart William Smith Colleges	1794	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 1,794 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
29	Culinary Institute of America	3011	98.1	930 – 1,170	36015	37846	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Located in Hyde Park, Culinary Institute of America’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 98% of students attending Culinary Institute of America currently receive grant aid from the school. At Culinary Institute of America, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 0% of students......Read more Undergraduates 3,011 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $36,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,846
30	Albright College	1328	86.15	950 – 1,150	22116	45391	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Albright College Reading, PA Found in Reading, Albright College accepts 86% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Albright College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,328 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
31	Columbia University in the City of New York	9157	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Undergraduates 9,157 Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
32	School of Visual Arts	3255	92.61	1,210 – 1,420	59211	31855	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) School of Visual Arts New York, NY Found in New York, the School of Visual Arts accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,255 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $59,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
33	Georgetown University	7833	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Undergraduates 7,833 Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
34	Haverford College	1431	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	22828	53353	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more Undergraduates 1,431 Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
35	Pratt Institute-Main	3967	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 3,967 Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
36	Dominican University New York	1115	97.71	1,100 – 1,240	23907	50865	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Located in Orangeburg, Dominican University New York accepts 98% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,115 Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,865
37	Marymount Manhattan College	1601	82.61	1,130 – 1,320	38426	34052	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Based in New York, Marymount Manhattan College accepts 83% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 1,601 Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,052
38	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	16086	51.17	1,190 – 1,410	3989	61542	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Located in New York, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College accepts 51% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 70% of students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 16,086 Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $3,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,542
39	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	1502	24.71	--	46130	21168	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Undergraduates 1,502 Acceptance Rate 24.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $46,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
40	Drew University	1611	67.83	1,110 – 1,350	28193	47562	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more Undergraduates 1,611 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,193 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
41	University of Maryland Global Campus	50793	76.33	--	14545	58051	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Undergraduates 50,793 Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,051
42	Allegheny College	1171	54.52	1,180 – 1,360	27929	45603	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Allegheny College Meadville, PA Found in Meadville, Allegheny College accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Allegheny College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,171 Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,603
43	McDaniel College	1631	77.93	1,060 – 1,250	23088	47879	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) McDaniel College Westminster, MD McDaniel College, originally founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, is a private liberal arts school. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $39,979 on average. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 56 will graduate in 4 years....Read more Undergraduates 1,631 Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,879
44	The New School	1449	83.33	1,170 – 1,370	62226	38210	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Undergraduates 1,449 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $62,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
45	Muhlenberg College	1788	64.01	1,250 – 1,400	31814	53265	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General is a popular area of study....Read more Undergraduates 1,788 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,265
46	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	42604	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Undergraduates 42,604 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
47	St. Thomas Aquinas College	1889	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Undergraduates 1,889 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
48	Berkeley College-New York	1756	96.71	--	27509	37284	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Located in New York, Berkeley College-New York accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Berkeley College-New York currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,756 Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
49	Washington College	923	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	33553	48763	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Undergraduates 923 Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
50	Franklin and Marshall College	1808	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	37475	62544	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,808 Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $37,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
51	The Catholic University of America	3177	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,177 Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
52	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	172	45.07	1,370 – 1,490	54588	53468	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 100% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 172 Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $54,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
53	American University	7476	61.87	1,300 – 1,450	40189	61328	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $63 for graduate applications. About 62% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Undergraduates 7,476 Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $40,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
54	CUNY Brooklyn College	11562	58.36	1,030 – 1,190	4105	45035	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, CUNY Brooklyn College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 74% of students at CUNY Brooklyn College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 11,562 Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $4,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,035
55	Bryant & Stratton College-Online	9418	0	--	14611	27873	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park, NY Undergraduates 9,418 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
56	Stevenson University	3106	78.91	1,010 – 1,190	28201	54574	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Based in Owings Mills, Stevenson University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Stevenson University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 79% of......Read more Undergraduates 3,106 Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $28,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,574
57	Syracuse University	15958	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Undergraduates 15,958 Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
58	University of Pittsburgh-Bradford	1002	88.98	1,020 – 1,210	17015	54240	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Located in Bradford, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,002 Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
59	Lycoming College	807	74.07	1,080 – 1,300	20733	43713	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Lycoming College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist church. 100% of attending students receive grant aid, $40,733 on average. Lycoming College has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 76% first year retention rate, and 54% 4-year graduation rate. Undergraduates 807 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,713
60	Manhattan University	2928	78.5	1,150 – 1,350	28349	64472	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more Undergraduates 2,928 Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472
61	George Washington University	11677	47.09	1,360 – 1,490	45466	71607	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Undergraduates 11,677 Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
62	Cairn University-Langhorne	846	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 846 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
63	Maryland Institute College of Art	1324	77.29	1,060 – 1,350	43066	33451	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Maryland Institute College of Art’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maryland Institute College of Art currently receive grant aid from the school. At Maryland Institute College of Art, there is a......Read more Undergraduates 1,324 Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $43,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
64	Alvernia University	2050	62.32	980 – 1,140	26166	49938	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Alvernia University Reading, PA Based in Reading, Alvernia University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,050 Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,938
65	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	1778	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,778 Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
66	LIM College	1142	98.75	970 – 1,170	39389	45359	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) LIM College New York, NY Based in New York, LIM College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending LIM College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Undergraduates 1,142 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,359
67	Marist College	5551	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	40106	62546	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Undergraduates 5,551 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $40,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
68	Gettysburg College	2104	38.9	1,240 – 1,460	35729	57274	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,104 Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
69	Bryant & Stratton College-Albany	224	77.51	--	11447	27873	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Based in Albany, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 45% of students decide to stay......Read more Undergraduates 224 Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
70	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	4894	85.96	1,000 – 1,180	15318	44290	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It opened in 1893 and would undergo several name changes before landing on its current name in 1983. Many students study Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Undergraduates 4,894 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,290
71	Mercyhurst University	2274	81.02	1,080 – 1,300	26962	39565	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Mercyhurst University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at Mercyhurst University will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $28,508 on average. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Undergraduates 2,274 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,565
72	Sarah Lawrence College	1559	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43571	57703	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 83% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,559 Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,703
73	Saint Peter's University	2101	90.53	970 – 1,170	14486	42470	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Saint Peter's University accepts 91% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 2,101 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $14,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,470
74	Rider University	3196	79.4	1,110 – 1,320	26618	51289	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 79% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and its four year graduation rate is 54%. The common areas of......Read more Undergraduates 3,196 Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,289
75	Drexel University	13169	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42342	69063	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation......Read more Undergraduates 13,169 Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,342 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
76	Iona University	3382	86.94	1,120 – 1,310	28557	51218	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Iona University New Rochelle, NY Found in New Rochelle, Iona University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Iona University, there is a 77% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 3,382 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
77	Lafayette College	2775	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	34728	80614	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 85% graduate in four years. Undergraduates 2,775 Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
78	Colgate University	3193	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. Undergraduates 3,193 Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $26,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
79	Felician University	1870	95.11	900 – 1,110	15818	56957	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Felician University Lodi, NJ Based in Lodi, Felician University accepts 95% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Felician University currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued their studies at Felician University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 1,870 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,957
80	University of Scranton	3613	81.2	1,160 – 1,280	32100	62921	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Scranton Scranton, PA A Catholic school, the University of Scranton’s motto is “Religio Mores Cultura,” which translates to “Religion Morals Culture.” 96% receive institutional grants from the university, averaging $33,295 each. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% stay on after their first year and 76% graduate in four years. Undergraduates 3,613 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $32,100 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,921
81	Saint Joseph's University	4828	86.39	1,140 – 1,330	36392	66438	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Saint Joseph's University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,828 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $36,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
82	Hamilton College	2037	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Undergraduates 2,037 Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
83	Neumann University	1658	81.28	850 – 1,100	29298	48556	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Neumann University Aston, PA Based in Aston, Neumann University’s acceptance rate is 81% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Neumann University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Undergraduates 1,658 Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $29,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,556
84	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg	4047	97.6	1,120 – 1,320	22406	55620	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Located in Middletown, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 53% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 4,047 Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
85	Keystone College	894	84.8	900 – 1,170	21461	36653	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Keystone College La Plume, PA Found in La Plume, Keystone College’s acceptance rate is 85%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Undergraduates 894 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,653
86	La Salle University	2675	95.52	900 – 1,110	20119	53701	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, La Salle University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students at La Salle University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Undergraduates 2,675 Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,701
87	Lehigh University	5911	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	33289	88810	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. Undergraduates 5,911 Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
88	Rutgers University-Newark	7417	78.73	1,080 – 1,370	17425	61263	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Located in Newark, Rutgers University-Newark accepts 79% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 58% of students attending Rutgers University-Newark will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,417 Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
89	Houghton University	939	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 939 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
90	Bard College	2037	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,037 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
91	La Roche University	1986	77.61	1,060 – 1,240	24638	45308	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, La Roche University accepts 78% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at La Roche University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,986 Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,308
92	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	533	52.69	1,180 – 1,360	26804	112685	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Found in Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 533 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $112,685
93	Manhattanville University	1466	87.34	1,060 – 1,230	25017	45056	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Based in Purchase, Manhattanville University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students at Manhattanville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $25,197 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 1,466 Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $25,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,056
94	Arcadia University	2030	80.22	1,090 – 1,280	26994	44004	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Arcadia University Glenside, PA Found in Glenside, Arcadia University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,030 Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,994 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,004
95	Frostburg State University	2619	89.2	930 – 1,240	16521	43638	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD Based in Frostburg, Frostburg State University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 87% of students at Frostburg State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 2,619 Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,638
96	Fordham University	10307	56.28	1,350 – 1,490	45368	68008	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. Undergraduates 10,307 Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
97	Canisius University	1724	72.24	1,010 – 1,250	19321	46089	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $22,779 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more Undergraduates 1,724 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
98	Lackawanna College	1939	86.19	--	20382	35500	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lackawanna College Scranton, PA Based in Scranton, Lackawanna College’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. About 38% of students at Lackawanna College will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $4,190 each. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more Undergraduates 1,939 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,500
99	Central Penn College	806	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 806 Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
100	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver	482	95.65	1,100 – 1,290	19329	55620	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA Found in Monaca, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 482 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
101	Rutgers University-Camden	3922	77.75	1,030 – 1,280	18735	61263	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Found in Camden, Rutgers University-Camden accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $70 to apply. Approximately 90% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Undergraduates 3,922 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
102	SUNY at Purchase College	3283	74.05	1,210 – 1,380	18651	31229	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY Found in Purchase, SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,283 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,229
103	Dickinson College	2311	42.09	1,340 – 1,460	40242	57110	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,311 Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $40,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
104	Stony Brook University	18263	49.04	1,320 – 1,490	18601	59492	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Based in Stony Brook, Stony Brook University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 79% of students at Stony Brook University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 18,263 Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $18,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
105	New Jersey City University	4209	89.18	890 – 1,140	12157	45918	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ Based in Jersey City, New Jersey City University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 51% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 4,209 Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,918
106	University of the District of Columbia	3297	83.84	--	14287	36358	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Undergraduates 3,297 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
107	Delaware State University	4941	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Undergraduates 4,941 Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
108	Point Park University	2337	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Undergraduates 2,337 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
109	Union College	2065	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Undergraduates 2,065 Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
110	Hilbert College	939	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Undergraduates 939 Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
111	Roberts Wesleyan University	1045	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Undergraduates 1,045 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
112	Vassar College	2462	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Undergraduates 2,462 Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
113	CUNY City College	12982	59.97	1,060 – 1,280	4599	46435	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY City College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY City College accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students attending CUNY City College currently receive institutional grant aid. At CUNY City College, there......Read more Undergraduates 12,982 Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $4,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,435
114	Hood College	1198	77.77	930 – 1,180	23462	48415	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hood College Frederick, MD Undergraduates 1,198 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,415
115	College of Staten Island CUNY	10049	92.34	910 – 1,100	6355	36931	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY Located in Staten Island, the College of Staten Island CUNY accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of students attending the College of Staten Island CUNY currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 10,049 Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $6,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,931
116	Saint Elizabeth University	670	95.41	890 – 1,090	18412	49479	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ Based in Morristown, Saint Elizabeth University accepts 95% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Saint Elizabeth University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Elizabeth University, there is a 80%......Read more Undergraduates 670 Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $18,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,479
117	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton	502	96.41	1,100 – 1,310	19920	55620	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton, PA Based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate is 12%. Physical Therapy......Read more Undergraduates 502 Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
118	Waynesburg University	1088	91.69	980 – 1,220	22837	48994	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA 100% of Waynesburg University’s students receive grant aid, averaging $18,778 each. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The campus is home to four parks, totalling 15 acres. Statue Park is dedicated to Civil War casualties. Waynesburg is non selective. Undergraduates 1,088 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,994
119	Ursinus College	1502	91.77	1,220 – 1,390	31625	54542	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ursinus College Collegeville, PA 100% of students at Ursinus College receive grant aid, around $43,758 per student. The school sits on a 170-acre campus and has several programs that promote STEM, including the Supporting Inclusive Excellence Program and Science in Motion. Applied Economics is a popular area of study among its undergraduates. Undergraduates 1,502 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,625 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,542
120	Morgan State University	9027	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Undergraduates 9,027 Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
121	Messiah University	2618	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29882	50192	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Undergraduates 2,618 Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
122	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine	1236	98.11	1,090 – 1,320	21739	55620	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA Found in Media, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine’s acceptance rate is 98%. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Undergraduates 1,236 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
123	Yeshiva University	2331	55.62	1,320 – 1,490	38118	60252	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. Undergraduates 2,331 Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
124	Stevens Institute of Technology	4236	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	43665	90326	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 63% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more Undergraduates 4,236 Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $43,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
125	Berkeley College	1900	78.32	--	20068	37060	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJ Based in Woodland Park, Berkeley College’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of students at Berkeley College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,900 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,060
126	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	5743	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Undergraduates 5,743 Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
127	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	36588	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Undergraduates 36,588 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
128	Pace University	8038	75.92	1,190 – 1,360	34299	52767	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pace University New York, NY Located in New York, Pace University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Pace University currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate......Read more Undergraduates 8,038 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,767
129	Centenary University	951	96.75	850 – 1,080	22838	46049	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ Centenary University was originally founded in 1867 as a preparatory school. Today, the school is known for being a non-selective university, with an acceptance rate of 97%. Of attending students 87% stay after the first year and 59% will graduate within 4 years....Read more Undergraduates 951 Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $22,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,049
130	CUNY York College	5917	64.1	870 – 1,050	5631	46148	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY York College Jamaica, NY Found in Jamaica, CUNY York College accepts 64% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 60% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,917 Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $5,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,148
131	Widener University	2811	84.02	1,050 – 1,260	30720	63375	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Widener University Chester, PA Based in Chester, Widener University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Widener University will receive institutional grant aid. At Widener University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 2,811 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,375
132	Touro University	5098	61.96	1,290 – 1,450	25934	43510	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 43% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 57 majors and programs......Read more Undergraduates 5,098 Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
133	Delaware Valley University	1768	93.26	1,090 – 1,270	28401	41324	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Based in Doylestown, Delaware Valley University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,768 Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $28,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,324
134	Caldwell University	1448	65.4	1,010 – 1,320	23071	47439	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ Based in Caldwell, Caldwell University accepts 65% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 1,448 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,439
135	SUNY Buffalo State University	5205	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,205 Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
136	Montclair State University	18712	87.89	910 – 1,210	13880	47944	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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 51% 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 $13,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
137	Susquehanna University	2185	78.71	1,100 – 1,310	27258	51535	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 79% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students attending Susquehanna University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $42,577 each. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Undergraduates 2,185 Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,258 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,535
138	Wilkes University	1956	91.46	1,030 – 1,280	28508	54128	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA Based in Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,956 Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,128
139	University of Maryland-College Park	31133	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Undergraduates 31,133 Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
140	Hartwick College	1112	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Undergraduates 1,112 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
141	Geneva College	1147	80.35	1,000 – 1,220	22145	46107	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA Courses at Geneva College focus on humanities and a Reformed Christian worldview. Its motto is “For Christ and Country.” 99% of attending students receive grant aid, averaging $20,748 each. Athletes, known as the Golden Tornadoes, compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 1,147 Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,145 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,107
142	St Lawrence University	1949	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,949 Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
143	Elmira College	745	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 745 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
144	St. Joseph's University-New York	857	69.51	1,140 – 1,360	18324	50759	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St. Joseph's University-New York is a private university founded in 1916. The school offers 38 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 75% first year retention rate, and 62% 4-year graduation rate. Undergraduates 857 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
145	Davis College	137	33.33	850 – 1,110	14320	50193	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Davis College Pottersville, NY Found in Pottersville, Davis College’s acceptance rate is 33%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 67% of students at Davis College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Undergraduates 137 Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,193
146	Georgian Court University	1478	70.52	1,060 – 1,280	21072	44627	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ Based in Lakewood, Georgian Court University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,478 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,627
147	Villanova University	7006	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37946	84905	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Undergraduates 7,006 Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
148	Moravian University	1992	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	30720	53471	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,992 Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,471
149	Westminster College	1136	92.56	1,130 – 1,250	21089	43938	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 100% of students attending Westminster College receive grant aid, averaging $30,615 each. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the school has an 81% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 73% six year graduation rate. 505 athletes, known as the Titans, wear navy blue and white. Undergraduates 1,136 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,938
150	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	1997	95.26	1,080 – 1,240	26472	45916	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ The Florham campus Fairleigh Dickinson opened in 1958, with other campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With an 80% first year retention rate, many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, Pharmacy, Psychology, and General. Undergraduates 1,997 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
151	Harrisburg University of Science and Technology	718	81.78	--	14882	34365	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA Based in Harrisburg, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will receive institutional grant aid......Read more Undergraduates 718 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,365
152	Villa Maria College	611	87.33	800 – 1,110	15687	33635	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Based in Buffalo, Villa Maria College accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students at Villa Maria College will receive grant aid from the school. At Villa Maria College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and a 33% four year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 611 Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,635
153	CUNY Queens College	13464	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 13,464 Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
154	York College of Pennsylvania	3308	94.2	1,030 – 1,240	21036	50940	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Based in York, York College of Pennsylvania accepts 94% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at York College of Pennsylvania will receive institutional grant aid. 76% of students continued studying at York College of Pennsylvania after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 3,308 Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
155	Utica University	2333	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,333 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
156	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	1984	63.28	1,310 – 1,430	19644	48327	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Commonly chosen majors and programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry include Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management and Policy, and Environmental Biology....Read more Undergraduates 1,984 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $19,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,327
157	Manor College	602	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 602 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
158	Delaware Technical Community College-Terry	13660	0	--	7847	35336	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE Undergraduates 13,660 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,336
159	DeSales University	2172	77.09	1,090 – 1,260	30524	52721	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 54 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 63% 4-year graduation rate. Undergraduates 2,172 Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,721
160	Ithaca College	4268	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,268 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
161	The College of Westchester	891	94.57	--	11332	32951	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The College of Westchester White Plains, NY Found in White Plains, The College of Westchester accepts 95% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 891 Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,951
162	Temple University	21428	80.45	1,130 – 1,370	29641	50860	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 57% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 21,428 Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
163	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny	352	96.47	1,080 – 1,280	14933	55620	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport, PA Found in McKeesport, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny accepts 96% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $6,388 each. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 352 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
164	Wagner College	1590	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
165	Saint Francis University	2450	79.16	1,050 – 1,250	27421	56920	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
166	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	2233	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Undergraduates 2,233 Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
167	SUNY College of Technology at Canton	3469	92.15	1,000 – 1,160	14451	42079	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY Based in Canton, SUNY College of Technology at Canton accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 82% of students attending SUNY College of Technology at Canton currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,469 Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,079
168	Thomas Jefferson University	3772	80.98	1,170 – 1,340	29097	64335	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more Undergraduates 3,772 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,097 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
169	Skidmore College	2704	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 2,704 Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
170	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	246	82.91	980 – 1,260	19204	32083	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 246 Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
171	Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science	582	90.73	920 – 1,100	26370	38325	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY Undergraduates 582 Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $26,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,325
172	King's College	1568	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 1,568 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
173	Grove City College	2341	72.32	1,150 – 1,370	24184	63721	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Grove City College Grove City, PA Grove City College is a non-denominational college founded in 1876. With an 88% first year retention rate, 87% of students will graduate in 4 years. Mechanical Engineering is the most popular undergraduate major. Undergraduates 2,341 Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
174	CUNY Hunter College	17027	54.22	1,110 – 1,400	4127	50414	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY Hunter College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students at CUNY Hunter College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 17,027 Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $4,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,414
175	University of Mount Saint Vincent	2398	84.64	950 – 1,220	21844	53755	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, the University of Mount Saint Vincent accepts 85% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students attending the University of Mount Saint Vincent will receive grant aid from the school. 69% of students continued their studies at the University of Mount Saint......Read more Undergraduates 2,398 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,755
176	Salisbury University	6288	87.47	1,170 – 1,330	17931	51926	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Found in Salisbury, Salisbury University accepts 87% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Salisbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 6,288 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,926
177	University at Buffalo	20360	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 20,360 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
178	Gannon University	2768	74.16	1,060 – 1,290	23942	55319	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,768 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
179	Holy Family University	2650	71.04	910 – 1,150	13016	55285	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Holy Family University’s acceptance rate is 71% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $80 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Holy Family University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,650 Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,285
180	Lincoln University	1545	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Undergraduates 1,545 Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
181	SUNY Morrisville	2042	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Undergraduates 2,042 Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
182	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley	866	97.37	1,130 – 1,320	19070	55620	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA Based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts 97% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 866 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,070 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
183	SUNY College at Plattsburgh	3856	75.18	1,060 – 1,280	15982	48089	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY Found in Plattsburgh, SUNY College at Plattsburgh accepts 75% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,856 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,089
184	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	7703	95.56	990 – 1,220	17121	45916	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
185	Thiel College	831	71.89	950 – 1,180	22490	40686	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Thiel College Greenville, PA Located in Greenville, Thiel College accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Thiel College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 831 Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,686
186	Washington & Jefferson College	1306	80.64	1,040 – 1,280	26051	52082	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 76% of students graduate within six years. Undergraduates 1,306 Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
187	Webb Institute	106	14.04	1,430 – 1,530	21488	68416	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more Undergraduates 106 Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $21,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,416
188	Juniata College	1242	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” Undergraduates 1,242 Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
189	State University of New York at Oswego	5517	80.57	1,070 – 1,280	16923	46358	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Found in Oswego, State University of New York at Oswego’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 86% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 71% and......Read more Undergraduates 5,517 Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,358
190	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York	675	97.41	1,060 – 1,250	19159	55620	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA Based in York, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York accepts 97% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 675 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
191	Misericordia University	1721	88.71	1,090 – 1,260	25090	55910	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Misericordia University Dallas, PA Misericordia University is a private liberal arts school located just north of Philadelphia. Many of its students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Roman Catholic, College Misericordia was founded in 1924 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy – it became a university in 2007. Undergraduates 1,721 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,910
192	Siena College	3469	77.64	1,150 – 1,380	32602	56526	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 98% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 72% of......Read more Undergraduates 3,469 Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
193	Monroe College	6206	67.51	--	11476	36973	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Undergraduates 6,206 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
194	CUNY Lehman College	11217	46.01	960 – 1,080	4076	51067	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, CUNY Lehman College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 11,217 Acceptance Rate 46.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $4,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,067
195	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill	1764	83.25	950 – 1,160	18122	37901	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Located in Cobleskill, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill accepts 83% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,764 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,901
196	University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown	1809	94.84	990 – 1,230	17909	54240	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA Found in Johnstown, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 88% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first......Read more Undergraduates 1,809 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,909 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
197	Seton Hill University	1597	75.79	1,050 – 1,250	23732	43700	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University opened in 1885 as a women’s college. It only became co-educational in 2002 – as a result, a majority of the student body are women. Common majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Physician Assistant, and Art Therapy/Therapist....Read more Undergraduates 1,597 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,700
198	Five Towns College	662	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 662 Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
199	New York Institute of Technology	3355	78.08	1,120 – 1,360	23074	52559	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, New York Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at New York Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. At New York Institute of Technology, there is a 81% first year......Read more Undergraduates 3,355 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
200	Immaculata University	1652	85.78	1,160 – 1,330	29499	56416	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Immaculata University Immaculata, PA Founded in 1920, Immaculata University is a private Catholic school. The University's Latin motto is "Scientia floret virtute" which translates to "Knowledge flourishes in virtue." Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid, $15,598 on average and 56% of students will graduate in 4 years. Undergraduates 1,652 Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $29,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,416
201	Monmouth University	3710	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	33228	55825	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,710 Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
202	University of Baltimore	1292	85.55	940 – 1,070	17253	48197	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Baltimore’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Undergraduates 1,292 Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,197
203	Mount Saint Mary College	2141	88.88	1,010 – 1,170	24588	59588	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Located in Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,141 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,588
204	Notre Dame of Maryland University	686	86.49	920 – 1,140	22552	63918	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Notre Dame of Maryland University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Notre Dame of Maryland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 686 Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,918
205	Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	4421	85.55	980 – 1,220	23344	45010	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA Based in Shippensburg, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 86% and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 69% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Undergraduates 4,421 Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,010
206	Chatham University	1555	61.96	1,080 – 1,320	29051	48709	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA Chatham University is a private liberal arts college initially founded in 1869 as a college to empower women. Today, the campus is made up of 63% women and 36% men. Top majors among students include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Psychology, and General. Undergraduates 1,555 Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $29,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,709
207	Rochester Institute of Technology	14267	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 14,267 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
208	Pennsylvania College of Art and Design	414	99.24	--	30437	23638	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Undergraduates 414 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,638
209	Seton Hall University	6146	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 6,146 Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
210	Long Island University	11753	89.77	1,110 – 1,340	22620	47543	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
211	University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg	1305	95.21	1,050 – 1,260	17196	54240	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA Based in Greensburg, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg accepts 95% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, there is a 69% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 1,305 Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $17,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
212	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington	2884	96.77	1,080 – 1,270	17561	55620	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA Located in Abington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington’s acceptance rate is 97% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and......Read more Undergraduates 2,884 Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
213	Mercy University	6775	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 6,775 Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
214	Saint Vincent College	1284	61.73	--	23857	47267	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Saint Vincent College was established in 1846, making it the first Benedictine monastery in the country. The Bearcats are part of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, competing in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse, among others....Read more Undergraduates 1,284 Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,267
215	Hofstra University	6581	68.08	1,240 – 1,410	35687	52131	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 6,581 Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
216	Fashion Institute of Technology	7924	60.24	--	19649	50102	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Based in New York, Fashion Institute of Technology accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 14% of students at Fashion Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,924 Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,102
217	University of Delaware	19119	63.56	1,220 – 1,390	17716	58846	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 37,000 applications. It also has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 90% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. Undergraduates 19,119 Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $17,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
218	St. John's University-New York	15640	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Undergraduates 15,640 Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
219	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	20418	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Undergraduates 20,418 Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
220	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	2634	88.41	940 – 1,120	16923	42826	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Found in Delhi, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi’s acceptance rate is 88%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 81% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 2,634 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $16,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,826
221	Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North	541	100	--	6985	27873	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool, NY Undergraduates 541 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
222	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	10767	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 10,767 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
223	Howard University	11519	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Undergraduates 11,519 Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
224	The College of New Jersey	7435	62.35	1,150 – 1,350	22379	62649	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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 62.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,649
225	Ramapo College of New Jersey	5444	70.64	1,120 – 1,310	17348	53872	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 58% of students......Read more Undergraduates 5,444 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,872
226	St. Francis College	1934	81.53	930 – 1,140	22766	43378	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, St- Francis College accepts 82% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at St- Francis College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,934 Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,378
227	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto	581	98.21	980 – 1,290	20294	55620	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA Located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. About 81% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 581 Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
228	Pennsylvania Western University	7586	94.33	960 – 1,180	19579	38474	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Based in California, Pennsylvania Western University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 83% of students attending Pennsylvania Western University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Undergraduates 7,586 Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,474
229	St. Mary's College of Maryland	1632	68.63	1,160 – 1,350	20679	52286	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Undergraduates 1,632 Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
230	Alfred University	1474	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Undergraduates 1,474 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
231	Molloy University	3240	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Undergraduates 3,240 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
232	SUNY Old Westbury	4260	83.52	1,010 – 1,210	10495	43671	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, SUNY Old Westbury’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,260 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,671
233	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona	2371	98.08	1,080 – 1,300	22506	55620	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona will receive institutional grant aid. The first year......Read more Undergraduates 2,371 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
234	SUNY Brockport	5816	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 5,816 Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
235	Marywood University	1834	60.58	1,070 – 1,250	24712	47000	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marywood University Scranton, PA Marywood University is a private Catholic school located near the Pocono Mountains. Of attending students, 100% will receive grant aid, about $27,875 on average. Popular majors among students include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Architecture....Read more Undergraduates 1,834 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,000
236	Stockton University	7565	88.94	1,040 – 1,230	19752	48223	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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 $19,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,223
237	Elizabethtown College	1903	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27019	54833	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 68 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Behavioral Sciences....Read more Undergraduates 1,903 Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,833
238	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill	624	96.64	1,010 – 1,220	20317	55620	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA Based in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill accepts 97% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill currently receive grant aid from the school. At Pennsylvania State University-Penn......Read more Undergraduates 624 Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
239	Barnard College	3269	7.96	1,450 – 1,540	27738	60411	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. Undergraduates 3,269 Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
240	Bryn Mawr College	1368	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	39383	53102	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” Undergraduates 1,368 Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $39,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
241	Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	6306	90.75	1,120 – 1,310	21856	43309	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA Found in Kutztown, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,306 Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,309
242	Capitol Technology University	263	11.03	1,020 – 1,230	23223	76545	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Found in Laurel, Capitol Technology University accepts 11% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Capitol Technology University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 263 Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $23,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,545
243	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks	1880	98.67	1,090 – 1,280	22450	55620	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Found in Reading, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued studying at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State......Read more Undergraduates 1,880 Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
244	Eastwick College-Ramsey	929	77.82	--	28467	53147	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastwick College-Ramsey Ramsey, NJ Undergraduates 929 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,147
245	SUNY College at Potsdam	1831	77.7	970 – 1,150	14574	39440	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, SUNY College at Potsdam’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 94% of students attending SUNY College at Potsdam currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,831 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,440
246	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology	1392	85.05	900 – 1,300	37171	48890	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY Located in Flushing, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology’s acceptance rate is 85% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 78% of students attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,392 Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $37,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,890
247	West Chester University of Pennsylvania	14449	78.16	1,110 – 1,280	21684	51013	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA West Chester University of Pennsylvania is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Popular undergraduate majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....Read more Undergraduates 14,449 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,013
248	Russell Sage College	1255	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Undergraduates 1,255 Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
249	Kean University	11758	76.88	900 – 1,170	11593	46603	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kean University Union, NJ Located in Union, Kean University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 75% of students attending Kean University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 11,758 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 900 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $11,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,603
250	Binghamton University	14669	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Undergraduates 14,669 Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
251	University at Albany	12666	69.09	1,160 – 1,330	19165	51380	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University at Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, the University at Albany accepts 69% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending the University at Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 63% and 59% of students......Read more Undergraduates 12,666 Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $19,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,380
252	Empire State University	7789	75.18	--	11065	50167	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY Undergraduates 7,789 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,167
253	Gwynedd Mercy University	1301	89.63	1,040 – 1,190	26733	65976	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Found in Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd Mercy University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Gwynedd Mercy University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Undergraduates 1,301 Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,976
254	SUNY at Fredonia	2876	79.2	1,080 – 1,310	15830	40580	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY Found in Fredonia, SUNY at Fredonia accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending SUNY at Fredonia will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY at Fredonia, there is......Read more Undergraduates 2,876 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,580
255	Millersville University of Pennsylvania	5823	86.19	1,060 – 1,240	20860	44813	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Located in Millersville, Millersville University of Pennsylvania accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania currently receive grant aid from the school. 77% of students......Read more Undergraduates 5,823 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,813
256	William Paterson University of New Jersey	6546	92.52	990 – 1,350	16999	44928	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Located in Wayne, William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 6,546 Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,928
257	State University of New York at Cortland	5911	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Undergraduates 5,911 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
258	Lebanon Valley College	1720	83.77	1,140 – 1,310	28640	54021	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $32,975, and 83% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more Undergraduates 1,720 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
259	Le Moyne College	2563	75.29	1,160 – 1,320	22139	53493	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 75%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Le Moyne College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,563 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,493
260	SUNY Oneonta	4681	69.59	1,110 – 1,270	17918	49723	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY Based in Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 77% of students attending SUNY Oneonta currently receive grant aid from the school. At SUNY Oneonta, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around......Read more Undergraduates 4,681 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,723
261	Niagara University	2692	39.72	650 – 1,250	17495	48289	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s highly selective and has a 32% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $31,682. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 2,692 Acceptance Rate 39.7% SAT Score 650 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
262	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton	800	98.56	1,100 – 1,270	18239	55620	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA Found in Dunmore, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 77% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 800 Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
263	State University of New York at New Paltz	6197	61.61	1,180 – 1,340	17848	45555	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Undergraduates 6,197 Acceptance Rate 61.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $17,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,555
264	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly	405	95.47	1,120 – 1,250	18780	55620	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Lemont Furnace, PA Located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Pennsylvania State......Read more Undergraduates 405 Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
265	Robert Morris University	3769	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,769 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
266	Wilson College	1180	95.32	960 – 1,120	21567	37049	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wilson College Chambersburg, PA Based in Chambersburg, Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 95% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,180 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,049
267	CUNY New York City College of Technology	13767	80.74	850 – 1,030	5417	39982	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, CUNY New York City College of Technology’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 61% and 10% of students will graduate in four years. The three most......Read more Undergraduates 13,767 Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $5,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,982
268	New York School of Interior Design	440	60.34	1,050 – 1,280	39155	49907	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New York School of Interior Design New York, NY Based in New York, New York School of Interior Design accepts 60% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 27% of students attending New York School of Interior Design currently receive grant aid from the school. At New York School of Interior Design, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 0%......Read more Undergraduates 440 Acceptance Rate 60.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $39,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,907
269	Rowan University	16199	78.3	1,110 – 1,320	22237	50705	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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 77% 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 46% of students will earn a degree within......Read more Undergraduates 16,199 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,237 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,705
270	St. John Fisher University	2583	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Undergraduates 2,583 Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
271	Towson University	16264	81.98	950 – 1,240	15064	54302	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Towson University Towson, MD Located in Towson, Towson University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 51% of students attending Towson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 16,264 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,302
272	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre	315	96.99	1,100 – 1,330	16275	55620	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA Found in Dallas, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre accepts 97% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 315 Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $16,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
273	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango	265	92.2	1,180 – 1,180	14895	55620	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon, PA Based in Sharon, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 265 Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
274	Moore College of Art and Design	390	60.51	1,070 – 1,270	44371	30512	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Moore College of Art and Design accepts 61% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of students at Moore College of Art and Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 390 Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $44,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,512
275	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington	420	95.29	1,110 – 1,270	19294	55620	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA Located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington’s acceptance rate is 95%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington will receive grant aid from the school. The first year......Read more Undergraduates 420 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
276	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	6853	71.47	980 – 1,200	18407	45398	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Found in Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 59% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 6,853 Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,398
277	Pillar College	489	39.76	--	5842	37885	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pillar College Newark, NJ Based in Newark, Pillar College accepts 40% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 88% of students at Pillar College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Pillar College, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 489 Acceptance Rate 39.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,885
278	Farmingdale State College	10007	63.29	1,040 – 1,250	8224	55901	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Located in Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 62% of students attending Farmingdale State College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 10,007 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $8,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,901
279	Metropolitan College of New York	430	76.54	--	27481	45086	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY Located in New York, Metropolitan College of New York’s acceptance rate is 77%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 88% of students attending Metropolitan College of New York currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 47%....Read more Undergraduates 430 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,086
280	Adelphi University	5325	65.91	1,110 – 1,330	28671	63688	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more Undergraduates 5,325 Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
281	Plaza College	846	30	--	17923	32282	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Plaza College Forest Hills, NY Undergraduates 846 Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,282
282	New Jersey Institute of Technology	10200	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Undergraduates 10,200 Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
283	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	3525	81.75	970 – 1,170	14877	45460	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Located in Alfred, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 82% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 91% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY College of Technology at......Read more Undergraduates 3,525 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $14,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,460
284	St Bonaventure University	2048	81.65	1,090 – 1,300	27659	48559	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure University has a first year retention rate of 86%, a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a 71% six year graduation rate. A NCAA Division I without football school, student-athletes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer are popular sports. Undergraduates 2,048 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,559
285	Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo	474	100	--	14550	27873	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo, NY Undergraduates 474 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
286	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	7353	90.77	980 – 1,190	17665	42278	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Based in Indiana, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 7,353 Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,278
287	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	11554	55.16	1,030 – 1,170	4141	50293	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 11,554 Acceptance Rate 55.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $4,141 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,293
288	Nazareth University	1882	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,882 Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
289	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	1919	78.44	1,160 – 1,330	14646	58662	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Found in Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 89% of students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,919 Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,646 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,662
290	Coppin State University	1810	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#290 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Undergraduates 1,810 Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
291	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College	3244	96.83	1,130 – 1,320	20964	55620	#291 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Found in Erie, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College’s acceptance rate is 97%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 3,244 Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
292	Rabbinical College of America	197	87.14	--	14947	54272	#292 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College of America Morristown, NJ Undergraduates 197 Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,272
293	Cheyney University of Pennsylvania	724	79.13	850 – 1,080	8460	28568	#293 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA Located in Cheyney, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 79%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 56% of students attending Cheyney University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Undergraduates 724 Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,568
294	Duquesne University	5371	83.56	1,180 – 1,360	35125	62627	#294 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
295	Clarkson University	2296	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#295 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,296 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
296	Cedar Crest College	886	99.13	980 – 1,210	23036	48295	#296 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA Based in Allentown, Cedar Crest College accepts 99% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Cedar Crest College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Undergraduates 886 Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,295
297	Eastern International College-Jersey City	474	100	--	23532	59213	#297 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City, NJ Undergraduates 474 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
298	SUNY Maritime College	1286	72.42	1,130 – 1,300	20398	83439	#298 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY SUNY Maritime College, founded in 1847, is located about 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Students at SUNY Maritime College can "Chart Your Own Course," which means they can choose from one of two different experiences—the Traditional Lifestyle (a more traditional campus experience) or the Regiment Lifestyle (preparing cadets......Read more Undergraduates 1,286 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,398 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,439
299	Bowie State University	5136	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#299 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Undergraduates 5,136 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
300	SUNY College at Geneseo	3902	66.63	1,200 – 1,360	18698	51097	#300 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 90% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,902 Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
301	Pennsylvania Institute of Technology	662	0	--	16303	31499	#301 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Media, PA Undergraduates 662 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,499
302	Daemen University	1656	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#302 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Undergraduates 1,656 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
303	Carlow University	1355	86.96	980 – 1,180	20561	44876	#303 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, Carlow University accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Carlow University, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 43% of students......Read more Undergraduates 1,355 Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,876
304	Eastwick College-Hackensack	874	78.32	--	35023	38122	#304 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastwick College-Hackensack Hackensack, NJ Undergraduates 874 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,122
305	Strayer University-Delaware	240	0	--	0	36582	#305 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Strayer University-Delaware Wilmington, DE Undergraduates 240 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
306	Maria College of Albany	718	49.84	950 – 1,140	17290	53357	#306 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Maria College of Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, Maria College of Albany’s acceptance rate is 50%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 44% of students attending Maria College of Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Maria College of Albany, there is a 80% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 718 Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $17,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,357
307	Chamberlain University-New Jersey	1316	90	--	38084	59213	#307 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Chamberlain University-New Jersey North Brunswick, NJ Undergraduates 1,316 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
308	Mount Aloysius College	2942	90.4	940 – 1,110	20570	45211	#308 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA Undergraduates 2,942 Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,211
309	Keuka College	966	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#309 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Undergraduates 966 Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
310	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois	350	97.12	990 – 1,210	18960	55620	#310 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois DuBois, PA Found in DuBois, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois accepts 97% of applicants. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 350 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
311	Trinity Washington University	1604	99.19	--	12704	38533	#311 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Undergraduates 1,604 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,533
312	Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz	810	88.46	--	19471	21104	#312 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 810 Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,104
313	Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland	141	34.69	--	18501	53468	#313 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland Suffern, NY Undergraduates 141 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
314	Pennsylvania College of Technology	4264	74.23	1,040 – 1,220	24650	47995	#314 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania College of Technology accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 39% of students at Pennsylvania College of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 4,264 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,995
315	Yeshivath Zichron Moshe	176	52.17	--	12517	53468	#315 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshivath Zichron Moshe South Fallsburg, NY Undergraduates 176 Acceptance Rate 52.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
316	Yeshiva Derech Chaim	119	70.21	--	10153	53468	#316 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Derech Chaim Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 119 Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
317	Ner Israel Rabbinical College	292	79.41	--	11734	53468	#317 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ner Israel Rabbinical College Baltimore, MD Undergraduates 292 Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
318	Strayer University-District of Columbia	310	34.89	--	0	36582	#318 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC Undergraduates 310 Acceptance Rate 34.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
319	Yeshiva Toras Chaim	225	98.41	--	5821	53468	#319 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Toras Chaim Lakewood, NJ Undergraduates 225 Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
320	Rabbinical College of Long Island	161	100	--	7838	63721	#320 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College of Long Island Long Beach, NY Undergraduates 161 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
321	Strayer University-Pennsylvania	1971	0	--	21360	36582	#321 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Strayer University-Pennsylvania Trevose, PA Undergraduates 1,971 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,360 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
322	Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah	353	78.08	--	10728	53848	#322 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 353 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,848
323	Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel	132	53	--	8944	63721	#323 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel Lakewood, NJ Undergraduates 132 Acceptance Rate 53.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
324	Bais Medrash Toras Chesed	125	63.01	--	7484	53468	#324 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bais Medrash Toras Chesed Lakewood, NJ Undergraduates 125 Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
325	Yeshivas Novominsk	163	90.2	--	9267	63721	#325 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshivas Novominsk Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 163 Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
326	Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok	222	52.12	--	12538	51395	#326 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok Monsey, NY Undergraduates 222 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,395
327	Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute	102	77.78	--	11993	63721	#327 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 102 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
328	Yeshivath Viznitz	921	93.73	--	7172	51021	#328 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshivath Viznitz Monsey, NY Undergraduates 921 Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,021
329	Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary	337	89.74	--	9775	16553	#329 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 337 Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,553
330	Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College	129	95	--	9182	63721	#330 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College accepts 95% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students at Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 129 Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
331	United Talmudical Seminary	2006	43.79	--	8237	51109	#331 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) United Talmudical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 2,006 Acceptance Rate 43.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,237 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,109
332	Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College	249	66.92	--	7269	51725	#332 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College Chester, NY Undergraduates 249 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,725
333	Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin	160	100	--	6209	53468	#333 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 160 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
334	Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim	138	73.42	--	4568	56432	#334 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim Monsey, NY Undergraduates 138 Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,568 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,432
335	Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary	679	94.8	--	5047	51407	#335 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Spring Valley, NY Undergraduates 679 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,407
336	Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer	373	75	--	11349	56285	#336 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 373 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,285
337	Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary	206	8.96	--	4090	25819	#337 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary Ossining, NY Undergraduates 206 Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,819
338	Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas	461	66.15	--	19630	51109	#338 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 461 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,109
339	Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid	183	70	--	11171	63721	#339 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid Far Rockaway, NY Undergraduates 183 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
340	Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander	169	0	--	10403	53468	#340 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 169 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,403 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
341	Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel	116	3.56	--	6147	51683	#341 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 116 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,683
342	Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion	436	0	--	8586	63721	#342 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 436 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,586 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
343	Yeshiva Sholom Shachna	118	86.96	--	7551	52982	#343 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Sholom Shachna Brooklyn, NY Undergraduates 118 Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,982