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Our analysis found Community College of Rhode Island to be the most economically diverse college in Rhode Island. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.1, and gender diversity 94.7.
by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 20 institutions by economic diversity in Rhode Island, 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 analyzed 20 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 Community College of Rhode Island to be the most economically diverse college in Rhode Island. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.1, and gender diversity 94.7.
You'll find a welcoming community at New England Institute of Technology, which ranked #2 this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Rhode Island College came in at #3 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Rhode Island. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, alongside a 92.3 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.5, alongside a 38.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston one of the most economically diverse colleges in Rhode Island. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.0, alongside a 32.3 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Warwick placed #6 among the most economically diverse colleges in Rhode Island. It scores 97.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.0, with a gender-diversity score of 26.6.
Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.9, with a gender-diversity score of 11.3.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 94.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.7, with a gender-diversity score of 51.9.
Johnson & Wales University-Online landed the #9 spot in Rhode Island this year. On economic diversity, it scores 94.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.4, alongside a 89.7 gender-diversity score.
MotoRing Technical Training Institute earned the #10 position in Rhode Island. On economic diversity, it scores 89.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.8, alongside a 27.4 gender-diversity score.
College Unbound came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 89.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.3, alongside a 81.4 gender-diversity score.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Johnson & Wales University-Providence scores 88.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.7, and gender diversity 95.1.
University of Rhode Island earned the #13 position in Rhode Island. On economic diversity, it scores 77.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades placed #14 among the most economically diverse colleges in Rhode Island. IYRS School of Technology & Trades scores 63.4 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 11.8, with a gender-diversity score of 46.9.
Roger Williams University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Roger Williams University scores 63.4 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
Brown University earned the #16 position in Rhode Island. On economic diversity, it scores 61.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.9, and gender diversity 99.8.
Rhode Island School of Design came in at #17 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 61.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, alongside a 88.8 gender-diversity score.
Salve Regina University earned the #18 position in Rhode Island. The school's economic diversity score is 61.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.0, and gender diversity 88.6.
Providence College landed the #19 spot in Rhode Island this year. It scores 58.4 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Bryant University landed the #20 spot in Rhode Island this year. It scores 55.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.5, with a gender-diversity score of 94.9.
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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