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No school ranked more economically diverse than Kentucky Christian University this year in Kentucky. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.4, and gender diversity 95.7.
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 82 schools by economic diversity in Kentucky, 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 analyzed 82 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more economically diverse than Kentucky Christian University this year in Kentucky. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.4, and gender diversity 95.7.
A rank of #2 makes Gateway Community and Technical College one of the most economically diverse colleges in Kentucky. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.6, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
You'll find a welcoming community at Paul Mitchell the School Lexington, which ranked #3 this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 36.6, alongside a 32.5 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #4 makes Bluegrass Community and Technical College one of the most economically diverse colleges in Kentucky. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 49.3, and gender diversity 97.4.
You'll find a welcoming community at Jefferson Community and Technical College, which ranked #5 this year. Jefferson Community and Technical College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.5, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
Morehead State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.2, and gender diversity 95.9.
Interactive College of Technology-Newport came in at #7 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 34.5, and gender diversity 65.0.
Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.2, with a gender-diversity score of 21.6.
Kentucky Wesleyan College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.7, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
University of Pikeville placed #10 among the most economically diverse colleges in Kentucky. University of Pikeville scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.7, and gender diversity 98.6.
Union Commonwealth University placed #11 among the most economically diverse colleges in Kentucky. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.9, and gender diversity 97.6.
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College landed the #12 spot in Kentucky this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 15.2, alongside a 58.1 gender-diversity score.
Owensboro Community and Technical College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 36.5, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Eastern Kentucky University placed #14 among the most economically diverse colleges in Kentucky. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.2, and gender diversity 96.3.
Spalding University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Spalding University scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.4, alongside a 89.1 gender-diversity score.
Sullivan University earned the #16 position in Kentucky. On economic diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.6, alongside a 85.6 gender-diversity score.
Regina Webb Academy came in at #17 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100.
Lexington Healing Arts Academy earned the #18 position in Kentucky. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.6, with a gender-diversity score of 80.3.
Brescia University earned the #19 position in Kentucky. Brescia University scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.3, and gender diversity 98.1.
Campbellsville University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.9, and gender diversity 99.9.
Lindsey Wilson College landed the #21 spot in Kentucky this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
American College of Barbering placed #22 among the most economically diverse colleges in Kentucky. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.3, with a gender-diversity score of 52.3.
Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.5, and gender diversity 72.3.
Edge Academy of Beauty earned the #24 position in Kentucky. Edge Academy of Beauty scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Paul Mitchell the School Louisville earned the #25 position in Kentucky. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.4, with a gender-diversity score of 22.9.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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