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Leading the list is Aveda Institute - Twin Falls, our #1 most economically diverse college in Idaho. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.4, alongside a 45.7 gender-diversity score.
by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. The ranking below was designed to help you find 33 colleges ranked on economic diversity in Idaho, 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 33 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Leading the list is Aveda Institute - Twin Falls, our #1 most economically diverse college in Idaho. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.4, alongside a 45.7 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 33 colleges in Idaho in this year's ranking, Boise Bible College landed the #2 spot. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 19.9, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Paul Mitchell the School Boise, which ranked #3 this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.6, alongside a 59.3 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 33 colleges in Idaho in this year's ranking, Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg landed the #4 spot. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.1, with a gender-diversity score of 26.6.
Carrington College-Boise earned the #5 place in Idaho. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.1, and gender diversity 71.7.
The Salon Professional Academy came in at #6 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.1, alongside a 12.1 gender-diversity score.
Austin Kade Academy came in at #7 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.1, with a gender-diversity score of 33.1.
Headmasters School of Hair Design landed the #8 spot in Idaho this year. Headmasters School of Hair Design scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Paul Mitchell the School Nampa earned the #9 position in Idaho. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.0, with a gender-diversity score of 66.2.
College of Southern Idaho placed #10 among the most economically diverse colleges in Idaho. On economic diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.5.
Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg came in at #11 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Boise Barber College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.5, alongside a 79.7 gender-diversity score.
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus came in at #13 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.7, with a gender-diversity score of 60.7.
Aveda Institute - Boise came in at #14 in this year's ranking. It scores 97.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.5, alongside a 42.2 gender-diversity score.
Idaho State University placed #15 among the most economically diverse colleges in Idaho. On economic diversity, it scores 97.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.7, alongside a 97.2 gender-diversity score.
College of Western Idaho placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in Idaho. On economic diversity, it scores 96.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.9, and gender diversity 99.1.
Lewis-Clark State College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 96.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.6, with a gender-diversity score of 93.7.
Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.5, with a gender-diversity score of 18.0.
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus earned the #19 position in Idaho. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.4, alongside a 51.0 gender-diversity score.
North Idaho College placed #20 among the most economically diverse colleges in Idaho. North Idaho College scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.0, alongside a 96.0 gender-diversity score.
Rexburg College of Massage Therapy placed #21 among the most economically diverse colleges in Idaho. It scores 95.1 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Elevate Salon Institute - Chubbuck placed #22 among the most economically diverse colleges in Idaho. The school's economic diversity score is 95.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.8, with a gender-diversity score of 33.7.
College of Massage Therapy landed the #23 spot in Idaho this year. College of Massage Therapy scores 95.1 out of 100 for economic diversity.
College of Eastern Idaho placed #24 among the most economically diverse colleges in Idaho. On economic diversity, it scores 94.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls landed the #25 spot in Idaho this year. Paul Mitchell the School Twin Falls scores 92.5 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most economically diverse this year:
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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