Most Diverse BSW Colleges in New Jersey 2026

For students who want to learn alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds, Rutgers University-Newark ranks #3 on our 2026 diversity rankings. In social work, that kind of environment shapes the professional you become.

With 74.7% minority enrollment, Rutgers University-Newark offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. Rutgers University-Newark achieves a "High" diversity rating, meaning you'll interact with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. A gender ratio of 0.91 means you'll study in a program with a healthier gender mix than most social work schools.

Coming in at #12 on our diversity list, Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers a BSW program where you'll encounter a range of perspectives. For social work students, that matters.

Nearly 67.6% of the student body identifies as a racial or ethnic minority, creating a richly diverse learning environment. With a "High" diversity designation, this campus offers the kind of inclusive environment that social work education benefits from. With a 0.85 gender balance ratio, Rutgers University-New Brunswick maintains one of the more equitable male-to-female splits among BSW programs.

Saint Peter's University ranks #23 for diversity among BSW programs in 2026. The student body is more varied than average, which adds real value to classroom discussions and fieldwork preparation.

84.0% of students come from minority backgrounds, giving you exposure to a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. Saint Peter's University achieves a "High" diversity rating, meaning you'll interact with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. At 0.78 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

Rutgers University-Camden comes in at #59 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.

Nearly 59.1% 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 0.69 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

At #76 for diversity, Seton Hall University'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.

With 52.6% minority enrollment, Seton Hall 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 0.72 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

Montclair State University ranks #92 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

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.

At #100 for diversity, Kean University'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.

Nearly 72.6% of the student body identifies as a racial or ethnic minority, creating a richly diverse learning environment. Kean University achieves a "High" diversity rating, meaning you'll interact with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. At 0.58 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

Saint Elizabeth University comes in at #105 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.

Nearly 70.4% 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 0.53 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

At #144 for diversity, William Paterson University of New Jersey'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.

63.5% of students come from minority backgrounds, giving you exposure to a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. With a "High" diversity designation, this campus offers the kind of inclusive environment that social work education benefits from. At 0.49 for gender balance, the student population skews heavily in one direction — not unusual for BSW programs, but noticeable.

At #157 for diversity, Rider University'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.

With 45.2% minority enrollment, Rider University offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. The school earns our highest diversity classification, reflecting strong demographic breadth across the student body. The gender balance ratio of 0.69 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

At #161 for diversity, Ramapo College of New Jersey'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 44.1% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities, providing a moderately diverse campus experience. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. The gender balance ratio of 0.71 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

Stockton University comes in at #253 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.

About 41.8% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities, providing a moderately diverse campus experience. Stockton University earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. A gender ratio of 0.61 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

At #421 for diversity, Centenary University'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.

The student body is 33.9% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. A "Moderate" diversity level means you'll encounter some demographic variety, though not as much as top-ranked programs. The gender balance ratio of 0.52 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

Monmouth University ranks #494 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.

At #507 for diversity, Georgian Court University'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.

With 31.0% minority enrollment, Georgian Court University offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. Georgian Court University earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. A gender ratio of 0.46 shows this program has the typical gender imbalance found in social work education.