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Andrews University tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. On ethnic diversity, it scores 80.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 80.0, alongside a 98.9 gender-diversity score.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 131 colleges by ethnic diversity in Michigan, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 131 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Andrews University tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. On ethnic diversity, it scores 80.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 80.0, alongside a 98.9 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 131 colleges in Michigan in this year's ranking, University of Detroit Mercy landed the #2 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.7, and gender diversity 99.1.
A rank of #3 makes University of Michigan-Ann Arbor one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 72.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at College for Creative Studies, which ranked #4 this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 72.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.4, and gender diversity 92.5.
Calvin Theological Seminary came in at #5 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Michigan. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.0, and gender diversity 86.3.
Ross Medical Education Center - Lansing ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 71.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.9, with a gender-diversity score of 26.9.
Universal Technical Institute-Canton placed #7 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. The school's ethnic diversity score is 71.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.8, with a gender-diversity score of 35.6.
Cranbrook Academy of Art placed #8 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. Cranbrook Academy of Art scores 71.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.2, with a gender-diversity score of 89.4.
Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 71.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.0, with a gender-diversity score of 37.9.
Lawrence Technological University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. It scores 69.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.3, and gender diversity 93.7.
Oakland Community College earned the #11 position in Michigan. The school's ethnic diversity score is 69.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.9, alongside a 25.8 gender-diversity score.
Ross College-Grand Rapids North placed #13 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. Ross College-Grand Rapids North scores 68.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.9, with a gender-diversity score of 30.8.
Washtenaw Community College landed the #14 spot in Michigan this year. Washtenaw Community College scores 68.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Empire Beauty School-Michigan landed the #15 spot in Michigan this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 67.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.8, alongside a 44.7 gender-diversity score.
Mott Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 67.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.6, and gender diversity 94.9.
Ross Medical Education Center - Kentwood placed #17 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. The school's ethnic diversity score is 66.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.1, alongside a 31.7 gender-diversity score.
Albion College placed #18 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. Albion College scores 65.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Western Theological Seminary landed the #19 spot in Michigan this year. Western Theological Seminary scores 64.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.8, and gender diversity 99.0.
Wayne State University placed #20 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. The school's ethnic diversity score is 64.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.3, and gender diversity 97.3.
Ross Medical Education Center - Taylor came in at #21 in this year's ranking. It scores 64.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.2, alongside a 23.5 gender-diversity score.
Eastern Michigan University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Eastern Michigan University scores 63.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.9, alongside a 96.7 gender-diversity score.
Ross Medical Education Center - Canton landed the #23 spot in Michigan this year. It scores 63.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.5, and gender diversity 35.5.
Schoolcraft Community College District placed #24 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. It scores 63.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.4, and gender diversity 97.3.
University of Michigan-Dearborn placed #25 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Michigan. It scores 63.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.1, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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