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Portland State University tops our 2026 ranking of the most economically diverse colleges in Oregon. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. The ranking below was designed to help you find 69 schools that stand out for their student bodies in Oregon, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 69 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Portland State University tops our 2026 ranking of the most economically diverse colleges in Oregon. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
A rank of #2 makes Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene one of the most economically diverse colleges in Oregon. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.8, with a gender-diversity score of 47.0.
Rogue Community College came in at #3 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Oregon. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.8, and gender diversity 98.7.
Warner Pacific University earned the #4 place in Oregon. Warner Pacific University scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.6, and gender diversity 93.5.
Out of the 69 colleges in Oregon in this year's ranking, Phagans Beauty College landed the #5 spot. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.7, and gender diversity 39.4.
Oregon Coast Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.2, and gender diversity 94.1.
Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton earned the #7 position in Oregon. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100.
Tillamook Bay Community College earned the #8 position in Oregon. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.7, with a gender-diversity score of 97.7.
Institute of Technology earned the #9 position in Oregon. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.8, alongside a 44.3 gender-diversity score.
Blue Mountain Community College landed the #10 spot in Oregon this year. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.3, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
Southwestern Oregon Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.1, alongside a 96.0 gender-diversity score.
Phagans School of Hair Design ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.0, and gender diversity 62.6.
Pacific Bible College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Treasure Valley Community College earned the #14 position in Oregon. Treasure Valley Community College scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.0, and gender diversity 98.4.
College of Hair Design Careers ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.0, with a gender-diversity score of 13.4.
Aveda Institute - Portland came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.7, and gender diversity 22.8.
Mt Hood Community College placed #17 among the most economically diverse colleges in Oregon. Mt Hood Community College scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.0, and gender diversity 98.8.
National University of Natural Medicine ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. National University of Natural Medicine scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.7, and gender diversity 59.6.
Western Oregon University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Western Oregon University scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.2, with a gender-diversity score of 92.9.
Columbia Gorge Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 98.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.0, with a gender-diversity score of 90.4.
Chemeketa Community College placed #21 among the most economically diverse colleges in Oregon. The school's economic diversity score is 97.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.6, and gender diversity 99.2.
Pacific Northwest College of Art placed #22 among the most economically diverse colleges in Oregon. On economic diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.3, with a gender-diversity score of 74.3.
Umpqua Community College landed the #23 spot in Oregon this year. It scores 97.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.5, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 97.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.6, alongside a 56.2 gender-diversity score.
Klamath Community College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Klamath Community College scores 97.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.0, alongside a 97.9 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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