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Our analysis found Chamberlain University-Nevada to be the most economically diverse college in Nevada. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, alongside a 70.1 gender-diversity score.
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 36 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in Nevada, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 36 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 Chamberlain University-Nevada to be the most economically diverse college in Nevada. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, alongside a 70.1 gender-diversity score.
Sierra Academy of Style earned the #2 place in Nevada. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.9, with a gender-diversity score of 23.0.
A rank of #3 makes Las Vegas College one of the most economically diverse colleges in Nevada. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.2, with a gender-diversity score of 67.9.
L Makeup Institute came in at #4 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Nevada. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.0, with a gender-diversity score of 41.9.
Advanced Training Institute came in at #5 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Nevada. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.3, alongside a 38.5 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Reno came in at #6 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.2, with a gender-diversity score of 60.8.
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas landed the #7 spot in Nevada this year. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.7, and gender diversity 57.6.
Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas landed the #8 spot in Nevada this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, with a gender-diversity score of 36.1.
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.0, alongside a 87.2 gender-diversity score.
Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, with a gender-diversity score of 11.0.
Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Aveda Institute Las Vegas placed #12 among the most economically diverse colleges in Nevada. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.8, with a gender-diversity score of 21.2.
European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 34.0, with a gender-diversity score of 72.2.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #14 spot in Nevada this year. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.1, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Nevada State University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.6, with a gender-diversity score of 85.0.
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno earned the #16 position in Nevada. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.2, and gender diversity 30.0.
Nevada Career Institute landed the #17 spot in Nevada this year. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.8, alongside a 56.5 gender-diversity score.
Carrington College-Las Vegas ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.6, alongside a 97.6 gender-diversity score.
Carrington College-Reno ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 95.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.5, and gender diversity 85.2.
Milan Institute-Sparks placed #20 among the most economically diverse colleges in Nevada. It scores 94.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.6, with a gender-diversity score of 18.8.
International Academy of Style came in at #21 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 94.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.6, alongside a 30.8 gender-diversity score.
Western Nevada College landed the #22 spot in Nevada this year. It scores 94.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.4, and gender diversity 100.0.
Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas earned the #23 position in Nevada. Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas scores 93.4 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.1, and gender diversity 31.4.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 92.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.9, alongside a 15.0 gender-diversity score.
Great Basin College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. It scores 91.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.3, with a gender-diversity score of 93.4.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking 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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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