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No school ranked more economically diverse than Crestpoint University this year in Arizona. Crestpoint University scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.5, alongside a 64.6 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. We have ranked 96 schools that stand out for their student bodies in Arizona, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual analyzed 96 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 Crestpoint University this year in Arizona. Crestpoint University scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.5, alongside a 64.6 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 96 colleges in Arizona in this year's ranking, Empire Beauty School-Tucson landed the #2 spot. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.4, with a gender-diversity score of 24.2.
Arizona Western College came in at #3 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Arizona. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson earned the #4 place in Arizona. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.2, and gender diversity 73.0.
International Barber College earned the #5 place in Arizona. International Barber College scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Xtylo Beauty College placed #6 among the most economically diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa earned the #7 position in Arizona. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.1, and gender diversity 84.0.
Sessions College for Professional Design came in at #8 in this year's ranking. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, with a gender-diversity score of 92.9.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc earned the #9 position in Arizona. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.7, with a gender-diversity score of 35.6.
Xtylo Beauty College earned the #10 position in Arizona. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 34.7, alongside a 23.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Phoenix-Arizona ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. University of Phoenix-Arizona scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.7, and gender diversity 88.0.
Cochise County Community College District landed the #12 spot in Arizona this year. Cochise County Community College District scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.4, with a gender-diversity score of 95.7.
Mohave Community College earned the #13 position in Arizona. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.9, with a gender-diversity score of 90.7.
Dine College landed the #14 spot in Arizona this year. Dine College scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 4.2, alongside a 85.3 gender-diversity score.
Arizona Culinary Institute earned the #15 position in Arizona. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.0, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Grand Canyon University placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in Arizona. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.2, alongside a 83.9 gender-diversity score.
Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix landed the #17 spot in Arizona this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, and gender diversity 38.1.
South Mountain Community College landed the #18 spot in Arizona this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.9, alongside a 97.9 gender-diversity score.
Chamberlain University-Arizona earned the #19 position in Arizona. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.5, and gender diversity 66.1.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix earned the #20 position in Arizona. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.9, alongside a 53.1 gender-diversity score.
Tucson College of Beauty came in at #21 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.2, and gender diversity 17.7.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe landed the #22 spot in Arizona this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.5, and gender diversity 57.1.
Arizona School of Integrative Studies placed #23 among the most economically diverse colleges in Arizona. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.5, and gender diversity 88.5.
Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.9, alongside a 30.5 gender-diversity score.
Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa earned the #25 position in Arizona. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Mesa scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.8, and gender diversity 15.8.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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