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 203 schools by economic diversity in Rocky Mountains, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 203 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Aveda Institute - Twin Falls earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Rocky Mountains. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.4, with a gender-diversity score of 45.7.
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs earned the #2 place in Rocky Mountains. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.4, with a gender-diversity score of 65.0.
A rank of #3 makes Pickens Technical College one of the most economically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.9, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #4 makes Boise Bible College one of the most economically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 19.9, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
A rank of #5 makes Great Falls College Montana State University one of the most economically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. Great Falls College Montana State University scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.4, and gender diversity 87.5.
Healing Mountain Massage School ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.1, with a gender-diversity score of 74.0.
Lamar Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Lamar Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
Naropa University earned the #8 position in Rocky Mountains. Naropa University scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.4, alongside a 83.9 gender-diversity score.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.1, and gender diversity 81.2.
Adams State University landed the #10 spot in Rocky Mountains this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.0, and gender diversity 98.6.
Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.1, and gender diversity 26.6.
Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100.
Tuana European Beauty Academy placed #13 among the most economically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. Tuana European Beauty Academy scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Paul Mitchell the School Boise came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Boise scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.6, and gender diversity 59.3.
Colorado Media School ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Colorado Media School scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.9, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora landed the #16 spot in Rocky Mountains this year. Pima Medical Institute-Aurora scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.1, with a gender-diversity score of 45.6.
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts earned the #17 position in Rocky Mountains. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 28.1, and gender diversity 17.9.
Collectiv Academy earned the #18 position in Rocky Mountains. Collectiv Academy scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.4, alongside a 23.8 gender-diversity score.
Colorado Christian University earned the #19 position in Rocky Mountains. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.5, with a gender-diversity score of 94.0.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver landed the #20 spot in Rocky Mountains this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.1, and gender diversity 49.1.
Austin Kade Academy landed the #21 spot in Rocky Mountains this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.1, with a gender-diversity score of 33.1.
Paul Mitchell the School Denver came in at #22 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.7, with a gender-diversity score of 16.9.
The Salon Professional Academy came in at #23 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 40.1, and gender diversity 12.1.
Carrington College-Boise ranked #24 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 63.1, alongside a 71.7 gender-diversity score.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs placed #25 among the most economically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.8, with a gender-diversity score of 66.7.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs 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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