Most Diverse BSW Colleges in New Jersey 2026

11 ranked BSW programs in New Jersey

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All 11 Ranked Colleges in New Jersey

1
Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ · Public · 7,622 students

National #29
73.5 / 100
65.7%
Minority Students
High
Diversity Level
$2,856
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #29 for diversity, Camden County College's BSW program offers some variety in its student body, though higher-ranked programs provide more demographic breadth.

With 65.7% minority enrollment, Camden County College offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. The school earns our highest diversity classification, reflecting strong demographic breadth across the student body. A gender ratio of 0.65 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

2
Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public · 23,375 students

National #34
71.8 / 100
66.0%
Minority Students
High
Diversity Level
$13,710
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Ranked #34 for diversity in 2026, Montclair State University falls in the middle of the pack. The student body has some variety, which is better than many comparable programs.

With 66.0% minority enrollment, Montclair State University offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. The school earns our highest diversity classification, reflecting strong demographic breadth across the student body. At 0.64 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

3
Essex County College

Newark, NJ · Public · 7,026 students

National #36
70.2 / 100
93.8%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$8,054
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Ranked #36 for diversity in 2026, Essex County College falls in the middle of the pack. The student body has some variety, which is better than many comparable programs.

Nearly 93.8% of the student body identifies as a racial or ethnic minority, creating a richly diverse learning environment. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. At 0.67 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

4
Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, NJ · Public · 9,900 students

National #37
70.1 / 100
44.6%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$7,875
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #37 for diversity, Brookdale Community College's BSW program offers some variety in its student body, though higher-ranked programs provide more demographic breadth.

The student body is 44.6% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. The gender balance ratio of 0.83 shows a nearly even split between male and female students — unusual and refreshing in social work.

5
Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ · Public · 7,763 students

National #48
65.6 / 100
89.5%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$7,440
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #48 for diversity, Hudson County Community College's BSW program offers some variety in its student body, though higher-ranked programs provide more demographic breadth.

With 89.5% minority enrollment, Hudson County Community College offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. A "Moderate" diversity level means you'll encounter some demographic variety, though not as much as top-ranked programs. At 0.65 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

6
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

Vineland, NJ · Public · 2,686 students

National #68
59.9 / 100
60.4%
Minority Students
High
Diversity Level
$4,440
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus ranks #68 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

Nearly 60.4% of the student body identifies as a racial or ethnic minority, creating a richly diverse learning environment. The school earns our highest diversity classification, reflecting strong demographic breadth across the student body. The gender balance ratio of 0.55 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

7
Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ · Public · 2,247 students

National #69
59.5 / 100
36.9%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$5,232
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Sussex County Community College comes in at #69 on our 2026 diversity list. The student body is less diverse than many BSW programs, which is worth considering given the profession's emphasis on cultural competence.

The student body is 36.9% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. Sussex County Community College earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. With a 0.84 gender balance ratio, Sussex County Community College maintains one of the more equitable male-to-female splits among BSW programs.

8
Passaic County Community College

Paterson, NJ · Public · 4,782 students

National #75
58.3 / 100
85.5%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$7,500
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Passaic County Community College comes in at #75 on our 2026 diversity list. The student body is less diverse than many BSW programs, which is worth considering given the profession's emphasis on cultural competence.

With 85.5% minority enrollment, Passaic County Community College offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. A "Moderate" diversity level means you'll encounter some demographic variety, though not as much as top-ranked programs. A gender ratio of 0.63 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

9
Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

Sewell, NJ · Public · 5,218 students

National #110
50.7 / 100
37.5%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$4,440
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #110 for diversity, Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

About 37.5% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities, providing a moderately diverse campus experience. A "Moderate" diversity level means you'll encounter some demographic variety, though not as much as top-ranked programs. A gender ratio of 0.65 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

10
Ocean County College

Toms River, NJ · Public · 7,095 students

National #122
48 / 100
33.9%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$4,752
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Ocean County College ranks #122 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

With 33.9% minority enrollment, Ocean County College offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. Ocean County College earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. A gender ratio of 0.71 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

11
Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ · Private · 4,767 students

National #194
28.5 / 100
30.9%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$44,098
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Monmouth University ranks #194 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

About 30.9% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities, providing a moderately diverse campus experience. Monmouth University earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. A gender ratio of 0.50 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.