The college also ranks #3 for least debt at graduation and #3 for the social mobility of its graduates reflecting the significant value of a Brooklyn College education.

For the second year in a row, Brooklyn College ranks #1 among North Regional Universities for campus ethnic diversity and #3 for having students with the least amount of debt at graduation and for the social mobility of its graduates, according to the new 2020 rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. The 18,000 students enrolled at Brooklyn College come from more than 130 countries and speak more than 100 languages, a reflection of the ethnically rich borough and the wide diversity of New York City.

“We are especially proud of our #1 ranking for campus ethnic diversity because it is a reflection of our mission to educate immigrants, first-generation college students, and others who represent the diversity of this great borough,” said Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson. “This is an exciting moment for Brooklyn College as these high-profile rankings reinforce the exceptional educational value that we provide to our students.”

Other U.S. News & World Report rankings for Brooklyn College include the school’s undergraduate teaching program, at #17, and the college’s ranking of #14 in the Top Public Schools category among North Regional Universities in 2020, upward from its 2019 ranking at #19.

Last month, Brooklyn College was ranked #35 “Best Colleges for Your Money” by Money magazine out of 744 schools nationwide for quality, affordability, and alumni success.