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Our analysis found Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art to be the most economically diverse college in Far Western US. Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 788 colleges ranked on economic diversity in Far Western US, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 788 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art to be the most economically diverse college in Far Western US. Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
A rank of #2 makes Lower Columbia College one of the most economically diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.4, and gender diversity 87.9.
A rank of #3 makes Young Americans College of the Performing Arts one of the most economically diverse colleges in Far Western US. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100.
Unitek College earned the #4 place in Far Western US. Unitek College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.8, and gender diversity 53.0.
Ukiah Adult School came in at #5 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100.
University of Silicon Valley came in at #6 in this year's ranking. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.4, and gender diversity 81.6.
La Sierra University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.8, with a gender-diversity score of 97.8.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey placed #8 among the most economically diverse colleges in Far Western US. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.4, with a gender-diversity score of 90.0.
Federico Beauty Institute came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.4, with a gender-diversity score of 36.0.
Lu Ross Academy earned the #10 position in Far Western US. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.7, and gender diversity 75.2.
North-West College - Glendale came in at #11 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.6, and gender diversity 52.4.
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education earned the #12 position in Far Western US. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 27.1, with a gender-diversity score of 88.3.
California State University-Long Beach earned the #13 position in Far Western US. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.5, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
California State University-Sacramento earned the #14 position in Far Western US. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.0, and gender diversity 98.8.
Las Vegas College placed #15 among the most economically diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.2, alongside a 67.9 gender-diversity score.
National Polytechnic College placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.2, and gender diversity 85.2.
West Coast University-Ontario came in at #17 in this year's ranking. West Coast University-Ontario scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.9, and gender diversity 78.3.
Portland State University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.8, alongside a 98.0 gender-diversity score.
Epic Bible College & Graduate School ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Epic Bible College & Graduate School scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.4, and gender diversity 97.7.
Big Bend Community College earned the #20 position in Far Western US. Big Bend Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.4, with a gender-diversity score of 97.5.
Peninsula College earned the #21 position in Far Western US. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.0, and gender diversity 95.9.
Diamond Beauty College earned the #22 position in Far Western US. Diamond Beauty College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.1, with a gender-diversity score of 50.1.
Salon Success Academy - West Covina placed #23 among the most economically diverse colleges in Far Western US. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 17.3, with a gender-diversity score of 15.3.
MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & Barber landed the #24 spot in Far Western US this year. MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & Barber scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.6, alongside a 93.2 gender-diversity score.
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles placed #25 among the most economically diverse colleges in Far Western US. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.0, alongside a 89.2 gender-diversity score.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most economically diverse this year:
Explore the rest of the top 20% below:
| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | North-West College - Van Nuys | 99.9 |
| 52 | Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | 99.9 |
| 53 | National Career Education | 99.9 |
| 54 | Bellus Academy - Poway | 99.9 |
| 55 | California State University-Fullerton | 99.9 |
| 56 | Hypnosis Motivation Institute | 99.9 |
| 57 | CET, San Jose | 99.7 |
| 58 | Tillamook Bay Community College | 99.7 |
| 59 | California State University-Channel Islands | 99.7 |
| 60 | Faith International University | 99.7 |
| 61 | Victor Valley College | 99.7 |
| 62 | Yakima Valley College | 99.7 |
| 63 | Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | 99.7 |
| 64 | North-West College-San Diego | 99.7 |
| 65 | Paul Mitchell the School Temecula | 99.7 |
| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Cinta Aveda Institute | 99.3 |
| 117 | The Salon Professional Academy - San Jose | 99.3 |
| 118 | Lionel University | 99.3 |
| 119 | Phagans School of Hair Design | 99.3 |
These colleges also rank near the top this year:
| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Professional Institute of Beauty | 99.3 |
| 121 | Salon Success Academy - Upland | 99.3 |
| 122 | Northwest HVAC/R Training Center | 99.3 |
| 123 | Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics | 99.3 |
| 124 | California State University-East Bay | 99.3 |
| 125 | Copper Mountain Community College | 99.3 |
| 126 | Pacific Bible College | 99.3 |
| 127 | Asher College | 99.0 |
| 128 | Touro University Worldwide | 99.0 |
| 129 | Hawaii Medical College | 99.0 |
| 130 | Xavier College School of Nursing | 99.0 |
| 131 | California State University-Monterey Bay | 99.0 |
| 132 | San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | 99.0 |
| 133 | Simpson University | 99.0 |
| 134 | South Coast College | 99.0 |
| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Vanguard University of Southern California | 99.0 |
| 136 | Agape College of Business and Science | 99.0 |
| 137 | Great Northern University | 99.0 |
| 138 | Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas | 99.0 |
| 139 | Perry Technical Institute | 99.0 |
| 140 | Wenatchee Valley College | 99.0 |
| 141 | Oak Valley College | 99.0 |
| 142 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 99.0 |
| 143 | Institute for Business and Technology | 99.0 |
| 144 | Merced College | 99.0 |
| 145 | Hope International University | 99.0 |
| 146 | College of the Redwoods | 99.0 |
| 147 | San Francisco State University | 99.0 |
| 148 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles | 99.0 |
| 149 | International School of Beauty Inc | 99.0 |
| 150 | Lyle’s College of Beauty | 99.0 |
| 151 | Salon Success Academy - Corona | 99.0 |
| 152 | Advance Beauty College | 99.0 |
| 153 | Central California School of Continuing Education | 99.0 |
| 154 | Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science | 99.0 |
| Rank | College | Economic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | Annenberg School of Nursing | 99.0 |
| 156 | Barstow Community College | 99.0 |
| 157 | California State University-Stanislaus | 99.0 |
| 158 | California State University-Northridge | 99.0 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
References
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