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 18 colleges by ethnic diversity in Hawaii, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 18 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these ethnically diverse colleges below:
Pacific Rim Christian University tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Hawaii. Pacific Rim Christian University scores 87.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 87.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
A rank of #2 makes Hawaii Pacific University one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Hawaii. On ethnic diversity, it scores 86.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 86.7, alongside a 94.5 gender-diversity score.
Chaminade University of Honolulu came in at #3 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Hawaii. The school's ethnic diversity score is 84.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 84.6, and gender diversity 85.4.
Out of the 18 colleges in Hawaii in this year's ranking, University of Hawaii at Hilo landed the #4 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 78.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.0, and gender diversity 93.7.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Hawaii at Manoa, which ranked #5 this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 76.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.6.
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage placed #6 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Hawaii. On ethnic diversity, it scores 76.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.8, with a gender-diversity score of 34.6.
Kapiolani Community College earned the #7 position in Hawaii. It scores 75.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, with a gender-diversity score of 93.1.
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design earned the #8 position in Hawaii. Hawaii Institute of Hair Design scores 75.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.1, and gender diversity 98.2.
Hawaii Community College landed the #9 spot in Hawaii this year. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.9, with a gender-diversity score of 93.7.
Hawaii Medical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Hawaii Medical College scores 74.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.9, and gender diversity 42.2.
Windward Community College placed #11 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Hawaii. On ethnic diversity, it scores 74.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.7, with a gender-diversity score of 92.8.
University of Hawaii Maui College earned the #12 position in Hawaii. The school's ethnic diversity score is 74.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.5, alongside a 91.0 gender-diversity score.
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy scores 74.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.4, alongside a 7.0 gender-diversity score.
Kauai Community College landed the #14 spot in Hawaii this year. Kauai Community College scores 73.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.1, and gender diversity 94.7.
Honolulu Community College placed #15 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Hawaii. It scores 72.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.3, and gender diversity 99.9.
Leeward Community College landed the #16 spot in Hawaii this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 70.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.4, alongside a 96.2 gender-diversity score.
Brigham Young University-Hawaii landed the #17 spot in Hawaii this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 69.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
University of Hawaii-West Oahu earned the #18 position in Hawaii. On ethnic diversity, it scores 67.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.2, and gender diversity 92.9.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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