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 118 institutions by economic diversity in Puerto Rico, 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 118 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:
Advantage Technical College-Aguadilla tops our 2026 ranking of the most economically diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. Advantage Technical College-Aguadilla scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 0.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.7.
A rank of #2 makes University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences one of the most economically diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 1.7, with a gender-diversity score of 90.4.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan came in at #3 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Puerto Rico. EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 1.0, and gender diversity 85.4.
You'll find a welcoming community at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati, which ranked #4 this year. On economic diversity, it scores 98.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 5.4, alongside a 85.9 gender-diversity score.
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios came in at #5 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Puerto Rico. It scores 97.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 8.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Caribbean Aviation Training Institute Inc earned the #6 position in Puerto Rico. The school's economic diversity score is 97.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 0.0, and gender diversity 42.8.
Advantage Technical College - Eatontown placed #7 among the most economically diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.0, alongside a 94.1 gender-diversity score.
Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico came in at #8 in this year's ranking. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 0.0, and gender diversity 98.1.
Advantage Technical College placed #9 among the most economically diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. On economic diversity, it scores 95.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 0.0, and gender diversity 86.1.
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 7.1, alongside a 92.6 gender-diversity score.
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico placed #11 among the most economically diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. It scores 95.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 1.9, and gender diversity 88.3.
Cambridge Technical Institute ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 95.1 out of 100.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 95.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 0.8, and gender diversity 88.6.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao placed #14 among the most economically diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. On economic diversity, it scores 94.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 1.6, with a gender-diversity score of 68.1.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez landed the #15 spot in Puerto Rico this year. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez scores 92.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 17.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama scores 91.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 2.3, and gender diversity 90.4.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras placed #17 among the most economically diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. The school's economic diversity score is 91.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 36.8, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
Rosslyn Training Academy of Cosmetology placed #18 among the most economically diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. The school's economic diversity score is 91.5 out of 100.
Albizu University-San Juan landed the #19 spot in Puerto Rico this year. Albizu University-San Juan scores 89.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 10.3, with a gender-diversity score of 64.5.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba scores 89.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 0.0, with a gender-diversity score of 79.6.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 88.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 5.0, and gender diversity 95.7.
Escuela de Peritos Electricistas de Isabela Inc came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Escuela de Peritos Electricistas de Isabela Inc scores 86.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.0, alongside a 13.5 gender-diversity score.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa scores 86.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.0, alongside a 97.0 gender-diversity score.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan came in at #24 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 85.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 0.0, with a gender-diversity score of 88.8.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon landed the #25 spot in Puerto Rico this year. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon scores 85.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 1.5, and gender diversity 92.8.
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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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