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Leading the list is National University of Natural Medicine, our #1 most ethnically diverse college in Oregon. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.7, with a gender-diversity score of 59.6.
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 59 schools by ethnic diversity in Oregon, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 59 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 National University of Natural Medicine, our #1 most ethnically diverse college in Oregon. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.7, with a gender-diversity score of 59.6.
Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies came in at #2 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Oregon. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.7, alongside a 93.2 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes Pacific University one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Oregon. Pacific University scores 73.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.6, and gender diversity 89.1.
Out of the 59 colleges in Oregon in this year's ranking, Concorde Career College-Portland landed the #4 spot. It scores 72.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.6, and gender diversity 49.7.
Warner Pacific University came in at #5 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Oregon. Warner Pacific University scores 72.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.6, alongside a 93.5 gender-diversity score.
University of Portland earned the #6 position in Oregon. The school's ethnic diversity score is 72.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.2, alongside a 95.8 gender-diversity score.
Portland State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Portland State University scores 71.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
Sumner College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. It scores 70.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.5, and gender diversity 72.4.
Carrington College, Portland placed #9 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Oregon. The school's ethnic diversity score is 70.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.3, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Mt Hood Community College landed the #10 spot in Oregon this year. Mt Hood Community College scores 70.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Portland Community College placed #11 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Oregon. Portland Community College scores 68.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.0.
Mount Angel Seminary earned the #12 position in Oregon. It scores 67.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.6, alongside a 24.5 gender-diversity score.
Institute of Technology landed the #13 spot in Oregon this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 66.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.8, alongside a 44.3 gender-diversity score.
Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 66.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.7, with a gender-diversity score of 75.4.
University of Western States landed the #15 spot in Oregon this year. It scores 65.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.1, with a gender-diversity score of 92.9.
Western Oregon University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.2, alongside a 92.9 gender-diversity score.
Willamette University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 63.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.6, alongside a 98.0 gender-diversity score.
Southern Oregon University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Southern Oregon University scores 63.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.1, and gender diversity 94.2.
American College of Healthcare Sciences came in at #19 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 62.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.5, and gender diversity 35.8.
Pacific Northwest College of Art came in at #20 in this year's ranking. It scores 62.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.3, and gender diversity 74.3.
Blue Mountain Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 61.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.3, and gender diversity 98.6.
Oregon State University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Oregon State University scores 61.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.1, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Reed College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 60.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.9, and gender diversity 97.9.
Clackamas Community College placed #24 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Oregon. The school's ethnic diversity score is 60.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.7, and gender diversity 100.0.
Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School placed #25 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Oregon. The school's ethnic diversity score is 60.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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