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Our analysis found Southern Nazarene University to be the most economically diverse college in Oklahoma. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.1, alongside a 98.5 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 95 schools ranked on economic diversity in Oklahoma, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluated 95 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Southern Nazarene University to be the most economically diverse college in Oklahoma. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.1, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #2 makes Cameron University one of the most economically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.6, with a gender-diversity score of 94.4.
Out of the 95 colleges in Oklahoma in this year's ranking, Redlands Community College landed the #3 spot. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.9, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, which ranked #4 this year. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.4, and gender diversity 96.8.
You'll find a welcoming community at Academy of Hair Design - Oklahoma City, which ranked #5 this year. Academy of Hair Design - Oklahoma City scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Academy of Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics placed #6 among the most economically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Northeastern State University placed #7 among the most economically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.9, with a gender-diversity score of 93.5.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.9, alongside a 96.8 gender-diversity score.
Rogers State University earned the #9 position in Oklahoma. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.3, and gender diversity 97.1.
Western Oklahoma State College earned the #10 position in Oklahoma. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.9, and gender diversity 94.0.
Community Care College landed the #11 spot in Oklahoma this year. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.2, alongside a 28.2 gender-diversity score.
Western Technology Center placed #12 among the most economically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.5, and gender diversity 99.9.
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center landed the #13 spot in Oklahoma this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
East Central University placed #14 among the most economically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.8, with a gender-diversity score of 95.3.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.6, with a gender-diversity score of 92.7.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma earned the #16 position in Oklahoma. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.2, with a gender-diversity score of 92.5.
Seminole State College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.8, and gender diversity 88.8.
Hair Arts Institute earned the #18 position in Oklahoma. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100.
Rose State College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Rose State College scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.7, with a gender-diversity score of 96.3.
Southwestern Christian University landed the #20 spot in Oklahoma this year. Southwestern Christian University scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.4, and gender diversity 98.1.
Paul Mitchell the School Tulsa came in at #21 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.2, alongside a 17.5 gender-diversity score.
Mid-Del Technology Center earned the #22 position in Oklahoma. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.9, and gender diversity 98.2.
Tulsa Community College placed #23 among the most economically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.2, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
Northwest Technology Center, Alva landed the #24 spot in Oklahoma this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.5, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester earned the #25 position in Oklahoma. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most economically diverse this year:
*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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