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 85 institutions by economic diversity in Minnesota, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 85 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Explore the leading colleges below:
Metropolitan State University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Minnesota. Metropolitan State University scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.8, and gender diversity 98.3.
Pine Technical & Community College came in at #2 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Minnesota. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.0, and gender diversity 96.7.
Out of the 85 colleges in Minnesota in this year's ranking, Hastings Beauty School landed the #3 spot. Hastings Beauty School scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
You'll find a welcoming community at Minnesota North College, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #5 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Minnesota. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, alongside a 98.2 gender-diversity score.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College landed the #6 spot in Minnesota this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.5, and gender diversity 95.6.
Empire Beauty School-Bloomington placed #7 among the most economically diverse colleges in Minnesota. Empire Beauty School-Bloomington scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.9, alongside a 18.5 gender-diversity score.
South Central College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.0, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
North Central University earned the #9 position in Minnesota. North Central University scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.3, and gender diversity 100.0.
Walden University earned the #10 position in Minnesota. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.0, and gender diversity 64.6.
Riverland Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.9, and gender diversity 98.6.
North Hennepin Community College earned the #12 position in Minnesota. North Hennepin Community College scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.3, and gender diversity 97.2.
Normandale Community College placed #13 among the most economically diverse colleges in Minnesota. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.3, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Ridgewater College earned the #14 position in Minnesota. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.5.
Augsburg University placed #15 among the most economically diverse colleges in Minnesota. Augsburg University scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.8, alongside a 96.9 gender-diversity score.
Northwest Technical College earned the #16 position in Minnesota. Northwest Technical College scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.5, alongside a 80.8 gender-diversity score.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd earned the #17 position in Minnesota. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 34.0, and gender diversity 98.2.
Oak Hills Christian College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.5, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
St Cloud Technical and Community College placed #19 among the most economically diverse colleges in Minnesota. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.1, and gender diversity 95.0.
Herzing University-Minneapolis earned the #20 position in Minnesota. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.5, with a gender-diversity score of 52.5.
Crown College placed #21 among the most economically diverse colleges in Minnesota. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Saint Paul College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.6, with a gender-diversity score of 97.8.
Century College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Century College scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Model College of Hair Design earned the #24 position in Minnesota. Model College of Hair Design scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.4, and gender diversity 7.7.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design came in at #25 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 98.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.1, alongside a 89.0 gender-diversity score.
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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