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Our analysis found Dartmouth College to be the most ethnically diverse college in New Hampshire. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.8, alongside a 100.0 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. The ranking below was designed to help you find 28 colleges by ethnic diversity in New Hampshire, 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 28 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 Dartmouth College to be the most ethnically diverse college in New Hampshire. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Southern New Hampshire University came in at #2 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in New Hampshire. It scores 66.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.5.
Out of the 28 colleges in New Hampshire in this year's ranking, Rivier University landed the #3 spot. The school's ethnic diversity score is 60.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.5, with a gender-diversity score of 96.4.
New England College earned the #4 place in New Hampshire. It scores 56.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.9, and gender diversity 99.5.
A rank of #5 makes University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law scores 56.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.7, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
St Joseph School of Nursing earned the #6 position in New Hampshire. On ethnic diversity, it scores 55.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.5, with a gender-diversity score of 72.2.
Franklin Pierce University earned the #7 position in New Hampshire. The school's ethnic diversity score is 55.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.2, and gender diversity 98.6.
Nashua Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Nashua Community College scores 55.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.1, and gender diversity 99.2.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester placed #9 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. University of New Hampshire at Manchester scores 54.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.1, and gender diversity 99.8.
Manchester Community College placed #10 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. On ethnic diversity, it scores 53.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Antioch University-New England came in at #11 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 52.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.5, alongside a 67.3 gender-diversity score.
Harmony Health Care Institute came in at #12 in this year's ranking. It scores 52.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.3, and gender diversity 78.1.
NHTI-Concord's Community College landed the #13 spot in New Hampshire this year. NHTI-Concord's Community College scores 47.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.3, alongside a 95.2 gender-diversity score.
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts placed #14 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. The school's ethnic diversity score is 47.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Great Bay Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 46.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.6, and gender diversity 99.2.
River Valley Community College earned the #16 position in New Hampshire. On ethnic diversity, it scores 45.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.8, with a gender-diversity score of 92.6.
Colby-Sawyer College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 44.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.2, with a gender-diversity score of 83.0.
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett landed the #18 spot in New Hampshire this year. It scores 42.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.3, with a gender-diversity score of 42.1.
Lakes Region Community College landed the #19 spot in New Hampshire this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 42.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.3, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
White Mountains Community College earned the #20 position in New Hampshire. The school's ethnic diversity score is 40.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.8, alongside a 97.1 gender-diversity score.
Plymouth State University placed #21 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. The school's ethnic diversity score is 38.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus placed #22 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. The school's ethnic diversity score is 37.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 37.1, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Keene State College placed #23 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. It scores 35.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online placed #24 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in New Hampshire. On ethnic diversity, it scores 31.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 31.9, with a gender-diversity score of 86.9.
Saint Anselm College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Saint Anselm College scores 27.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 27.9, and gender diversity 98.0.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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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