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Our analysis found Mid-America College of Funeral Service to be the most economically diverse college in Indiana. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.3, and gender diversity 84.0.
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 101 institutions by economic diversity in Indiana, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 101 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 Mid-America College of Funeral Service to be the most economically diverse college in Indiana. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.3, and gender diversity 84.0.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College came in at #2 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Indiana. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.5, alongside a 80.0 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Tricoci University of Beauty Cuture LLC-Bloomington, which ranked #3 this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 27.3, and gender diversity 20.1.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global earned the #4 place in Indiana. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.2, with a gender-diversity score of 94.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing, which ranked #5 this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 32.2, alongside a 41.2 gender-diversity score.
Summit Salon Academy - Anderson landed the #6 spot in Indiana this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 33.5, and gender diversity 13.6.
Summit Salon Academy - Kokomo came in at #7 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 34.9, with a gender-diversity score of 44.3.
Calumet College of Saint Joseph came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Calumet College of Saint Joseph scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.4, alongside a 95.2 gender-diversity score.
Purdue University Global landed the #9 spot in Indiana this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.0, alongside a 96.1 gender-diversity score.
Rogers Academy of Hair Design placed #10 among the most economically diverse colleges in Indiana. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.9, alongside a 91.8 gender-diversity score.
College of Court Reporting Inc placed #11 among the most economically diverse colleges in Indiana. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.4, alongside a 22.5 gender-diversity score.
Indiana University-Northwest earned the #12 position in Indiana. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.6, with a gender-diversity score of 90.1.
Manchester University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.3, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne earned the #14 position in Indiana. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.8, alongside a 5.6 gender-diversity score.
Chamberlain University-Indiana ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.9, with a gender-diversity score of 41.6.
Indiana University-South Bend placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in Indiana. Indiana University-South Bend scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.9.
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne landed the #17 spot in Indiana this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.6, and gender diversity 88.9.
Ross Medical Education Center - Evansville landed the #18 spot in Indiana this year. Ross Medical Education Center - Evansville scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.0, alongside a 28.1 gender-diversity score.
Indiana Wellness College landed the #19 spot in Indiana this year. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.4, and gender diversity 54.0.
J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy came in at #20 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 29.4, with a gender-diversity score of 5.5.
International Business College-Indianapolis earned the #21 position in Indiana. International Business College-Indianapolis scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.9, alongside a 26.0 gender-diversity score.
Oakland City University placed #22 among the most economically diverse colleges in Indiana. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.1, and gender diversity 96.7.
Vincennes University earned the #23 position in Indiana. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.6, and gender diversity 100.0.
Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville placed #24 among the most economically diverse colleges in Indiana. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.0, and gender diversity 14.0.
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.5, alongside a 97.5 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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