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Our analysis found Alverno College to be the most ethnically diverse college in Wisconsin. Alverno College scores 72.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.2, alongside a 47.4 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 78 schools by ethnic diversity in Wisconsin, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 78 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Alverno College to be the most ethnically diverse college in Wisconsin. Alverno College scores 72.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.2, alongside a 47.4 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #2 makes Milwaukee Area Technical College one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. On ethnic diversity, it scores 71.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.2, with a gender-diversity score of 97.4.
You'll find a welcoming community at Ottawa University-Milwaukee, which ranked #3 this year. Ottawa University-Milwaukee scores 69.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.1, with a gender-diversity score of 78.9.
Out of the 78 colleges in Wisconsin in this year's ranking, Herzing University-Kenosha landed the #4 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.1, with a gender-diversity score of 45.8.
You'll find a welcoming community at House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals, which ranked #5 this year. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals scores 67.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.6, alongside a 63.3 gender-diversity score.
Beloit College placed #6 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. On ethnic diversity, it scores 67.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals landed the #7 spot in Wisconsin this year. House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals scores 66.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.3, alongside a 52.1 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Green Bay landed the #8 spot in Wisconsin this year. It scores 65.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.8, alongside a 22.1 gender-diversity score.
Mount Mary University placed #9 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. Mount Mary University scores 65.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.2, with a gender-diversity score of 28.5.
Concordia University-Wisconsin came in at #10 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 64.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.7, alongside a 97.1 gender-diversity score.
Medical College of Wisconsin landed the #11 spot in Wisconsin this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.6, with a gender-diversity score of 97.1.
Herzing University-Madison came in at #12 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.2, with a gender-diversity score of 59.1.
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals landed the #13 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 64.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.0, alongside a 46.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earned the #14 position in Wisconsin. The school's ethnic diversity score is 63.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.6, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
University of Wisconsin-Madison placed #15 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin-Madison scores 63.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.3, and gender diversity 99.8.
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 63.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.2, alongside a 68.2 gender-diversity score.
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness landed the #17 spot in Wisconsin this year. It scores 61.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.4, with a gender-diversity score of 34.1.
Herzing University-Brookfield landed the #18 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 60.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.7, with a gender-diversity score of 43.8.
The Salon Professional Academy - Kenosha ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The Salon Professional Academy - Kenosha scores 60.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.6, alongside a 11.4 gender-diversity score.
Lawrence University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 60.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.5, and gender diversity 99.7.
Madison Area Technical College landed the #21 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 60.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.5, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Lakeland University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 59.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.4, and gender diversity 97.7.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville landed the #23 spot in Wisconsin this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 58.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.0, with a gender-diversity score of 32.7.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 57.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.7, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Marquette University landed the #25 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 57.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.4, and gender diversity 98.6.
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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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