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Leading the list is Healing Mountain Massage School, our #1 most economically diverse college in Utah. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.1, alongside a 74.0 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. This list highlights 59 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Utah, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 59 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
Not every student measures diversity the same way. Refine the list by location, or explore the overall, racial-ethnic, gender, economic, and age diversity rankings, or other rankings below.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Leading the list is Healing Mountain Massage School, our #1 most economically diverse college in Utah. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.1, alongside a 74.0 gender-diversity score.
Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering earned the #2 place in Utah. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100.
A rank of #3 makes Collectiv Academy one of the most economically diverse colleges in Utah. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.4, with a gender-diversity score of 23.8.
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City earned the #4 place in Utah. Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.6, and gender diversity 69.4.
A rank of #5 makes Careers Unlimited one of the most economically diverse colleges in Utah. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 12.5, and gender diversity 18.5.
Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City earned the #6 position in Utah. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.5, and gender diversity 48.5.
American Beauty Academy - West Valley Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. American Beauty Academy - West Valley Campus scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare placed #8 among the most economically diverse colleges in Utah. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.2, alongside a 7.9 gender-diversity score.
The Barber School earned the #9 position in Utah. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.5, alongside a 81.5 gender-diversity score.
Midwives College of Utah came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Midwives College of Utah scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.4, and gender diversity 0.0.
Nightingale College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 97.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.6, with a gender-diversity score of 60.6.
Fortis College-Salt Lake City ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 97.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.4, alongside a 90.7 gender-diversity score.
Avalon School of Cosmetology - Layton landed the #13 spot in Utah this year. The school's economic diversity score is 97.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.2, alongside a 14.4 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Logan 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 40.6, and gender diversity 43.5.
Zion Massage College placed #15 among the most economically diverse colleges in Utah. On economic diversity, it scores 97.1 out of 100.
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo came in at #16 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 97.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.8, alongside a 37.7 gender-diversity score.
Myotherapy College of Utah ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Western Governors University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 96.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.8, alongside a 97.4 gender-diversity score.
Mandalyn Academy landed the #19 spot in Utah this year. On economic diversity, it scores 96.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 28.7, with a gender-diversity score of 0.0.
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan landed the #20 spot in Utah this year. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.5, alongside a 34.1 gender-diversity score.
American Beauty Academy placed #21 among the most economically diverse colleges in Utah. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Taylor Andrews Academy-St George ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Taylor Andrews Academy-St George scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.1, and gender diversity 7.0.
Neumont College of Computer Science earned the #23 position in Utah. On economic diversity, it scores 95.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.4, and gender diversity 65.3.
Eagle Gate College-Layton came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.6, and gender diversity 53.4.
Paul Mitchell the School St. George came in at #25 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 95.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.6, with a gender-diversity score of 31.4.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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