by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. The ranking below was designed to help you find 12 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Delaware, 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 12 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Explore the leading colleges below:
Goldey-Beacom College earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Delaware. Goldey-Beacom College scores 74.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Wilmington University came in at #2 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Delaware. The school's ethnic diversity score is 71.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.4, alongside a 96.7 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, which ranked #3 this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 66.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.9, and gender diversity 90.5.
Out of the 12 colleges in Delaware in this year's ranking, Academy of Massage and Bodywork landed the #4 spot. The school's ethnic diversity score is 61.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.5, and gender diversity 32.7.
University of Delaware earned the #5 place in Delaware. University of Delaware scores 61.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.5, alongside a 98.2 gender-diversity score.
Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC landed the #6 spot in Delaware this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 59.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.0, alongside a 25.1 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Delaware earned the #7 position in Delaware. The school's ethnic diversity score is 56.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.4, and gender diversity 21.5.
Polytech Adult Education earned the #8 position in Delaware. On ethnic diversity, it scores 55.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.6, and gender diversity 81.9.
Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology landed the #9 spot in Delaware this year. It scores 53.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.3, alongside a 20.6 gender-diversity score.
Dawn Career Institute LLC earned the #10 position in Delaware. The school's ethnic diversity score is 49.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.7, and gender diversity 91.7.
Strayer University-Delaware placed #11 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Delaware. The school's ethnic diversity score is 49.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.0, with a gender-diversity score of 81.2.
Delaware State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 48.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.7, 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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