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No school ranked more ethnically diverse than Swarthmore College this year in Pennsylvania. Swarthmore College scores 82.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 82.6, and gender diversity 99.9.
by our College Data Analytics Team
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No school ranked more ethnically diverse than Swarthmore College this year in Pennsylvania. Swarthmore College scores 82.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 82.6, and gender diversity 99.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Pennsylvania, which ranked #2 this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 79.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.9, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
Divine Crown Barber & Beauty Academy came in at #3 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Pennsylvania. On ethnic diversity, it scores 79.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.7, and gender diversity 73.1.
You'll find a welcoming community at Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 75.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.3, and gender diversity 16.0.
A rank of #5 makes Temple University one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Pennsylvania. On ethnic diversity, it scores 74.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.3, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Community College of Philadelphia placed #6 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Pennsylvania. It scores 74.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.0, with a gender-diversity score of 91.9.
Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia landed the #7 spot in Pennsylvania this year. It scores 73.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.9, with a gender-diversity score of 17.6.
Drexel University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 72.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork landed the #9 spot in Pennsylvania this year. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.9, and gender diversity 5.2.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington earned the #10 position in Pennsylvania. On ethnic diversity, it scores 71.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.2, with a gender-diversity score of 97.5.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 71.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.2, and gender diversity 98.7.
Central Penn College earned the #12 position in Pennsylvania. Central Penn College scores 70.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.6, alongside a 88.0 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-York came in at #13 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 70.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.5, alongside a 17.6 gender-diversity score.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg scores 70.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.0, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Chestnut Hill College earned the #15 position in Pennsylvania. On ethnic diversity, it scores 69.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.9, and gender diversity 93.0.
Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 69.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.8, and gender diversity 21.8.
Eastern University placed #17 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Pennsylvania. On ethnic diversity, it scores 69.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.3, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Haverford College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. It scores 69.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.2, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
Cedar Crest College placed #19 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Pennsylvania. Cedar Crest College scores 69.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.1, with a gender-diversity score of 51.2.
Walnut Hill College landed the #20 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Walnut Hill College scores 68.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.9, and gender diversity 99.8.
Thomas Jefferson University placed #21 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Pennsylvania. The school's ethnic diversity score is 68.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.6, alongside a 83.5 gender-diversity score.
Valley Forge Military College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.6, with a gender-diversity score of 54.4.
Arcadia University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.4, alongside a 89.8 gender-diversity score.
Bryn Mawr College placed #24 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Pennsylvania. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.3, with a gender-diversity score of 23.1.
Harcum College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Harcum College scores 68.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.2, alongside a 66.2 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | 62.8 |
*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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