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Pacific Rim Christian University tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 87.6, and gender diversity 99.9.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 767 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Far Western US, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed 767 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Pacific Rim Christian University tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 87.6, and gender diversity 99.9.
A rank of #2 makes Seattle Central College one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Far Western US. The school's ethnic diversity score is 87.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 87.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.4.
Highline College came in at #3 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. On ethnic diversity, it scores 87.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 87.4, alongside a 94.6 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #4 makes Green River College one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Far Western US. On ethnic diversity, it scores 86.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 86.8, and gender diversity 99.8.
Hawaii Pacific University earned the #5 place in Far Western US. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 86.7, with a gender-diversity score of 94.5.
Academy of Art University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 84.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 84.9, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
Chaminade University of Honolulu earned the #7 position in Far Western US. The school's ethnic diversity score is 84.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 84.6, with a gender-diversity score of 85.4.
Shoreline Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Shoreline Community College scores 84.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 84.3, and gender diversity 97.5.
Alaska Career College landed the #9 spot in Far Western US this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 83.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 83.7, and gender diversity 54.5.
Harvey Mudd College earned the #10 position in Far Western US. The school's ethnic diversity score is 83.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 83.5, and gender diversity 99.9.
Pomona College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 83.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 83.1, and gender diversity 99.3.
Pacific Union College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 83.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 83.0, alongside a 93.4 gender-diversity score.
Stanford University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Stanford University scores 82.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 82.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Edmonds College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 82.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 82.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Tacoma Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 82.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 82.4, with a gender-diversity score of 93.0.
Pacific College of Health and Science earned the #16 position in Far Western US. Pacific College of Health and Science scores 81.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.9, and gender diversity 69.8.
Alaska Pacific University earned the #17 position in Far Western US. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.8, with a gender-diversity score of 77.0.
Gnomon came in at #18 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 81.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 81.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.4.
Menlo College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 81.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 81.1, and gender diversity 100.0.
Dominican University of California ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 81.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 81.0, with a gender-diversity score of 88.0.
Newschool of Architecture and Design ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 81.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.4.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus placed #23 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 81.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 81.0, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Claremont Graduate University placed #24 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Far Western US. The school's ethnic diversity score is 81.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.0, alongside a 97.6 gender-diversity score.
North Seattle College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 80.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 80.9, alongside a 97.1 gender-diversity score.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most ethnically diverse this year:
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| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | California College of ASU | 78.2 |
| 52 | Bay Area Medical Academy | 78.2 |
| 53 | Cosumnes River College | 78.2 |
| 54 | University of California-San Francisco | 78.2 |
| 55 | Abraham Lincoln University | 78.1 |
| 56 | FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | 78.1 |
| 57 | Northeastern University Oakland | 78.1 |
| 58 | Notre Dame de Namur University | 78.0 |
| 59 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | 78.0 |
| 60 | Berkeley City College | 78.0 |
| 61 | Seattle Pacific University | 77.9 |
| 62 | San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork | 77.8 |
| 63 | Saint Mary’s College of California | 77.8 |
| 64 | Santa Clara University | 77.8 |
| 65 | Cascadia College | 77.8 |
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | San Francisco State University | 77.8 |
| 67 | Biola University | 77.8 |
| 68 | College of Alameda | 77.7 |
| 69 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 77.7 |
| 70 | Laney College | 77.7 |
| 71 | California College of the Arts | 77.6 |
| 72 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 77.6 |
| 73 | The Chicago School at Anaheim | 77.6 |
| 74 | Clover Park Technical College | 77.4 |
| 75 | National Holistic Institute | 77.2 |
| 76 | Sacramento City College | 77.2 |
| 77 | San Diego Christian College | 77.2 |
| 78 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 77.1 |
| 79 | University of California-Berkeley | 77.1 |
| 80 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 76.8 |
| 81 | IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage | 76.8 |
| 82 | Claremont School of Theology | 76.7 |
| 83 | University of California-Davis | 76.4 |
| 84 | Merritt College | 76.3 |
| 85 | Los Angeles Film School | 76.3 |
| 86 | Azusa Pacific University | 76.3 |
| 87 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 76.2 |
| 88 | Pima Medical Institute-Renton | 76.2 |
| 89 | DeVry University-California | 76.1 |
| 90 | Paul Mitchell the School East Bay | 76.0 |
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Hawaii Community College | 74.9 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | Hawaii Medical College | 74.9 |
| 118 | Nevada Career Institute | 74.8 |
| 119 | Aveda Institute Las Vegas | 74.8 |
| 120 | North-West College-San Diego | 74.8 |
| 121 | Windward Community College | 74.7 |
| 122 | MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & Barber | 74.6 |
| 123 | University of Hawaii Maui College | 74.5 |
| 124 | University of California-Irvine | 74.5 |
| 125 | Pitzer College | 74.4 |
| 126 | Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy | 74.4 |
| 127 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance | 74.4 |
| 128 | Samuel Merritt University | 74.4 |
| 129 | Solano Community College | 74.3 |
| 130 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | 74.3 |
| 131 | College of San Mateo | 74.3 |
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | Healing Hands School of Holistic Health | 74.2 |
| 133 | Carrington College-Sacramento | 74.2 |
| 134 | Alliant International University-San Diego | 74.2 |
| 135 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles | 74.2 |
| 136 | University of Alaska Fairbanks | 74.2 |
| 137 | Pacific School of Religion | 74.0 |
| 138 | Ohlone College | 73.9 |
| 139 | Bates Technical College | 73.8 |
| 140 | La Sierra University | 73.8 |
| 141 | National University of Natural Medicine | 73.7 |
| 142 | Santa Monica College | 73.7 |
| 143 | Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies | 73.7 |
| 144 | Asher College | 73.7 |
| 145 | Pacific University | 73.6 |
| 146 | Nevada State University | 73.6 |
| 147 | College of Southern Nevada | 73.5 |
| 148 | Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad | 73.5 |
| 149 | Fuller Theological Seminary | 73.5 |
| 150 | Palo Alto University | 73.5 |
| 151 | Xavier College School of Nursing | 73.5 |
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 152 | Loma Linda University | 73.4 |
| 153 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 73.4 |
| 154 | San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc | 73.3 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. 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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