Most Diverse BSW Colleges in New York 2026

At #45 for diversity, CUNY Hunter College's BSW program offers some variety in its student body, though higher-ranked programs provide more demographic breadth.

Nearly 74.8% 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. A gender ratio of 0.48 shows this program has the typical gender imbalance found in social work education.

At #74 for diversity, Long Island 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 50.9% minority enrollment, Long Island University offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. Long Island University achieves a "High" diversity rating, meaning you'll interact with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The gender balance ratio of 0.59 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

At #146 for diversity, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill'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 27.4% minority enrollment, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. The gender balance ratio of 0.73 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

SUNY Brockport ranks #169 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

The student body is 27.3% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. 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.