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No school ranked more economically diverse than Lower Columbia College this year in Washington. Lower Columbia College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.4, and gender diversity 87.9.
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 89 colleges ranked on economic diversity in Washington, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To help you decide, College Factual analyzed 89 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more economically diverse than Lower Columbia College this year in Washington. Lower Columbia College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.4, and gender diversity 87.9.
A rank of #2 makes Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology one of the most economically diverse colleges in Washington. Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.4, and gender diversity 41.6.
Out of the 89 colleges in Washington in this year's ranking, Big Bend Community College landed the #3 spot. Big Bend Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.4, and gender diversity 97.5.
Peninsula College earned the #4 place in Washington. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.0, with a gender-diversity score of 95.9.
Out of the 89 colleges in Washington in this year's ranking, Northwest College of Art & Design landed the #5 spot. Northwest College of Art & Design scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.3, with a gender-diversity score of 90.6.
Aveda Institute Portland - Vancouver Campus landed the #6 spot in Washington this year. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.3, alongside a 18.9 gender-diversity score.
Spokane Community College earned the #7 position in Washington. Spokane Community College scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.8, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Studio Beauty School ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Studio Beauty School scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 40.1, with a gender-diversity score of 11.6.
Yakima Valley College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.4, with a gender-diversity score of 91.3.
Faith International University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.5, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education placed #11 among the most economically diverse colleges in Washington. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.0, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellness ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100.
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs came in at #13 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.2, alongside a 88.8 gender-diversity score.
Northwest HVAC/R Training Center came in at #14 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Great Northern University landed the #15 spot in Washington this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100.
Perry Technical Institute ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.9, and gender diversity 70.2.
Wenatchee Valley College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.8, and gender diversity 95.4.
Seattle Film Institute landed the #18 spot in Washington this year. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.4, with a gender-diversity score of 85.5.
Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.8, and gender diversity 26.4.
Centralia College placed #20 among the most economically diverse colleges in Washington. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
The Evergreen State College landed the #21 spot in Washington this year. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.7, and gender diversity 96.1.
Grays Harbor College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.6, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Saint Martin's University earned the #23 position in Washington. The school's economic diversity score is 98.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Northwest Indian College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 98.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.0, alongside a 81.4 gender-diversity score.
Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way placed #25 among the most economically diverse colleges in Washington. The school's economic diversity score is 98.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.2, and gender diversity 42.3.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most economically diverse 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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