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 80 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in Wisconsin, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 80 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Explore the leading colleges below:
Maranatha Baptist University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Wisconsin. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.9, and gender diversity 99.1.
A rank of #2 makes Empire Beauty School-Green Bay one of the most economically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.8, with a gender-diversity score of 22.1.
Lakeland University came in at #3 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Wisconsin. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.4, and gender diversity 97.7.
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin earned the #4 place in Wisconsin. Rasmussen University-Wisconsin scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.8, and gender diversity 36.0.
Out of the 80 colleges in Wisconsin in this year's ranking, Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #5 spot. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.2, and gender diversity 97.4.
Nicolet Area Technical College earned the #6 position in Wisconsin. Nicolet Area Technical College scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.9, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.4, with a gender-diversity score of 91.6.
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals ranked #8 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 66.3, and gender diversity 52.1.
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness came in at #9 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.4, and gender diversity 34.1.
Alverno College placed #10 among the most economically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. Alverno College scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.2, with a gender-diversity score of 47.4.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville placed #11 among the most economically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.0, and gender diversity 32.7.
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals came in at #12 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.0, and gender diversity 46.9.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #13 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 29.5, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Advanced College of Cosmetology ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100.
The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska earned the #15 position in Wisconsin. The Salon Professional Academy - Onalaska scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 28.5, and gender diversity 21.5.
Ottawa University-Milwaukee landed the #16 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's economic diversity score is 98.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.1, alongside a 78.9 gender-diversity score.
Blackhawk Technical College placed #17 among the most economically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. The school's economic diversity score is 98.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.4, alongside a 95.4 gender-diversity score.
Northwood Technical College earned the #18 position in Wisconsin. It scores 97.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.3, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside earned the #19 position in Wisconsin. On economic diversity, it scores 96.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.7, and gender diversity 98.8.
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa landed the #20 spot in Wisconsin this year. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.2, alongside a 68.2 gender-diversity score.
State College of Beauty Culture Inc placed #21 among the most economically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Herzing University-Kenosha ranked #22 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 68.1, with a gender-diversity score of 45.8.
Gateway Technical College landed the #23 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's economic diversity score is 95.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.6, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design placed #24 among the most economically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design scores 95.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.3, alongside a 75.8 gender-diversity score.
VICI Beauty School earned the #25 position in Wisconsin. On economic diversity, it scores 95.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.9, alongside a 12.0 gender-diversity score.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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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