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Leading the list is Xenon International Academy-Omaha, our #1 most economically diverse college in Nebraska. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.2, with a gender-diversity score of 59.5.
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 39 institutions by economic diversity in Nebraska, 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 evaluated 39 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Leading the list is Xenon International Academy-Omaha, our #1 most economically diverse college in Nebraska. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.2, with a gender-diversity score of 59.5.
Peru State College earned the #2 place in Nebraska. Peru State College scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.4, and gender diversity 96.5.
You'll find a welcoming community at Myotherapy Institute, which ranked #3 this year. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity.
A rank of #4 makes College of Hair Design-East Campus one of the most economically diverse colleges in Nebraska. On economic diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.8, alongside a 11.0 gender-diversity score.
Nebraska Indian Community College came in at #5 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Nebraska. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 30.3, alongside a 93.5 gender-diversity score.
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 16.9, alongside a 94.0 gender-diversity score.
Western Nebraska Community College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.7, alongside a 95.7 gender-diversity score.
Central Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 97.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.7, and gender diversity 96.6.
Chadron State College landed the #9 spot in Nebraska this year. Chadron State College scores 97.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.4, and gender diversity 93.4.
College of Saint Mary placed #10 among the most economically diverse colleges in Nebraska. On economic diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.3, alongside a 39.6 gender-diversity score.
Clarkson College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 97.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.2, alongside a 58.3 gender-diversity score.
Summit Christian College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 97.1 out of 100.
York University landed the #13 spot in Nebraska this year. It scores 97.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.0, and gender diversity 99.4.
Mid-Plains Community College landed the #14 spot in Nebraska this year. The school's economic diversity score is 96.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.7, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Union Adventist University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.6, alongside a 94.3 gender-diversity score.
Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in Nebraska. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.0, alongside a 3.4 gender-diversity score.
University of Nebraska at Kearney came in at #17 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 95.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.9, with a gender-diversity score of 92.5.
Joseph's College Cosmetology came in at #18 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 95.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.2, with a gender-diversity score of 25.9.
Wisconsin Academy a Paul Mitchell Partner Group-PMTS Lincoln earned the #19 position in Nebraska. On economic diversity, it scores 95.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.1, and gender diversity 8.0.
Northeast Community College landed the #20 spot in Nebraska this year. The school's economic diversity score is 95.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #21 spot in Nebraska this year. The school's economic diversity score is 94.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.9, and gender diversity 98.7.
Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #22 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 93.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Little Priest Tribal College earned the #23 position in Nebraska. On economic diversity, it scores 92.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 36.8, alongside a 88.3 gender-diversity score.
Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the #24 spot in Nebraska this year. Nebraska Wesleyan University scores 92.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.3, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
Southeast Community College Area landed the #25 spot in Nebraska this year. Southeast Community College Area scores 92.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
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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