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Our analysis found Pickens Technical College to be the most economically diverse college in Colorado. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.9, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
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 74 institutions by economic diversity in Colorado, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 74 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 Pickens Technical College to be the most economically diverse college in Colorado. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.9, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs came in at #2 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Colorado. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.4, and gender diversity 65.0.
A rank of #3 makes Lamar Community College one of the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.5, and gender diversity 99.1.
Naropa University came in at #4 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Colorado. 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 #5 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Colorado. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.1, alongside a 81.2 gender-diversity score.
Adams State University landed the #6 spot in Colorado this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.0, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
Tuana European Beauty Academy earned the #7 position in Colorado. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Colorado Christian University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Colorado Christian University scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.5, alongside a 94.0 gender-diversity score.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver earned the #9 position in Colorado. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.1, and gender diversity 49.1.
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.1, and gender diversity 45.6.
Colorado Media School came in at #11 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.9, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Paul Mitchell the School Denver placed #12 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.7, alongside a 16.9 gender-diversity score.
Community College of Denver landed the #13 spot in Colorado this year. Community College of Denver scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.1, with a gender-diversity score of 95.7.
International Salon and Spa Academy placed #14 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. International Salon and Spa Academy scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.6, and gender diversity 73.3.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs earned the #15 position in Colorado. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.8, alongside a 66.7 gender-diversity score.
Morgan Community College placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. On economic diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.5, with a gender-diversity score of 91.7.
Colorado State University Pueblo came in at #17 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.4, alongside a 91.7 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Littleton placed #18 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. On economic diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100.
Cheeks Beauty Academy-Forty Collins placed #19 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. Cheeks Beauty Academy-Forty Collins scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Otero College placed #20 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Pueblo Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.5, and gender diversity 97.1.
Pima Medical Institute-Denver placed #22 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.5, alongside a 67.2 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Aurora landed the #23 spot in Colorado this year. Empire Beauty School-Aurora scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.5, with a gender-diversity score of 37.7.
Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs placed #24 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. On economic diversity, it scores 98.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.8, and gender diversity 60.5.
Community College of Aurora placed #25 among the most economically diverse colleges in Colorado. On economic diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.0, alongside a 98.8 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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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