by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 76 colleges ranked on economic diversity in Arkansas, 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 reviewed 76 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Arkansas. University of Arkansas at Little Rock scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.0, alongside a 95.6 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 76 colleges in Arkansas in this year's ranking, Arkansas Tech University landed the #2 spot. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.3, and gender diversity 98.0.
Arkansas Northeastern College came in at #3 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Arkansas. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.8, and gender diversity 92.6.
A rank of #4 makes Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas one of the most economically diverse colleges in Arkansas. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.3, and gender diversity 26.4.
Out of the 76 colleges in Arkansas in this year's ranking, Ecclesia College landed the #5 spot. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.8, and gender diversity 97.7.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.0, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Designer Barber & Stylist School placed #7 among the most economically diverse colleges in Arkansas. Designer Barber & Stylist School scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.2, and gender diversity 70.2.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas landed the #8 spot in Arkansas this year. Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.5, alongside a 93.9 gender-diversity score.
The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock earned the #9 position in Arkansas. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 35.7, alongside a 0.0 gender-diversity score.
Arkansas Beauty School - Little Rock earned the #10 position in Arkansas. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 23.4, with a gender-diversity score of 14.5.
Baptist Health College Little Rock placed #11 among the most economically diverse colleges in Arkansas. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.1, alongside a 46.9 gender-diversity score.
Central Baptist College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Henderson State University landed the #13 spot in Arkansas this year. Henderson State University scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.7, alongside a 97.2 gender-diversity score.
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing landed the #14 spot in Arkansas this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.2, alongside a 73.2 gender-diversity score.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earned the #15 position in Arkansas. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Arkansas State University-Beebe ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 33.6, and gender diversity 95.9.
Williams Baptist University earned the #17 position in Arkansas. On economic diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.6, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
South Arkansas College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.1, and gender diversity 87.7.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers placed #19 among the most economically diverse colleges in Arkansas. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.1, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Arkansas Beauty College landed the #20 spot in Arkansas this year. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton earned the #21 position in Arkansas. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.4, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Arkansas State University landed the #22 spot in Arkansas this year. The school's economic diversity score is 98.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.6, alongside a 92.3 gender-diversity score.
Crowley's Ridge College earned the #23 position in Arkansas. The school's economic diversity score is 98.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
North Arkansas College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. North Arkansas College scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 36.1, alongside a 98.4 gender-diversity score.
Lyon College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 97.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.4, and gender diversity 97.8.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most economically diverse this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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