Brooklyn College has been recognized for its commitment to fostering ethnic diversity and social mobility, earning high rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
The institution, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, was also recognized for alleviating the financial burden for students, ranking third for Least Debt in Graduation and first for ethnic diversity, according to a press release.
Among Regional Universities North, Brooklyn College secured the following positions:
- 1st for Ethnic Diversity
- 3rd for Least Debt at Graduation
- 6th for Economic Diversity
- 8th for Social Mobility
- 15th among Top Public Schools
- 15th among Best Colleges for Veterans
- 39th Overall
- 46th for Freshman Retention Rate
- 49th for Most International Students
“Once again, Brooklyn College has been ranked a top choice for students seeking an outstanding education free from a significant financial burden. We are proud of this recognition, which serves as a testament to our excellent students, staff, and faculty," said Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson.
This marks the seventh consecutive year Brooklyn College has ranked first for ethnic diversity among regional universities in the North. U.S. News & World Report explains that the ethnic diversity ranking reflects the likelihood of students encountering peers from different racial or ethnic backgrounds. The index is based on the proportion of minority students enrolled, excluding international students, using data from the fall 2023 undergraduate student body.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings, now in their 40th year, evaluate nearly 1,500 colleges and universities across the United States on 17 measures of academic quality, with a particular focus on social mobility, student outcomes and affordability. The rankings are intended to guide prospective students and their families by offering comparative data on factors such as graduation rates, student debt, and post-graduation earnings.
Brooklyn College’s recent accolades also include being named to Forbes’ “Colleges With the Highest Payoff” list and inclusion in The Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges for 2025.
