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Our analysis found Brown University to be the most ethnically diverse college in Rhode Island. The school's ethnic diversity score is 81.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 81.9, alongside a 99.8 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 21 colleges ranked on ethnic diversity in Rhode Island, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 21 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 Brown University to be the most ethnically diverse college in Rhode Island. The school's ethnic diversity score is 81.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 81.9, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 21 colleges in Rhode Island in this year's ranking, Rhode Island School of Design landed the #2 spot. It scores 72.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.8, and gender diversity 88.8.
Out of the 21 colleges in Rhode Island in this year's ranking, Empire Beauty School-Warwick landed the #3 spot. Empire Beauty School-Warwick scores 72.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.0, and gender diversity 26.6.
College Unbound came in at #4 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Rhode Island. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.3, with a gender-diversity score of 81.4.
A rank of #5 makes Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Rhode Island. It scores 67.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.7, alongside a 51.9 gender-diversity score.
New England Institute of Technology ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 66.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Community College of Rhode Island placed #7 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Rhode Island. Community College of Rhode Island scores 65.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.1, and gender diversity 94.7.
Johnson & Wales University-Online landed the #8 spot in Rhode Island this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 63.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.4, and gender diversity 89.7.
Rhode Island College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 62.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, with a gender-diversity score of 92.3.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Johnson & Wales University-Providence scores 61.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.7, with a gender-diversity score of 95.1.
Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 60.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.9, with a gender-diversity score of 11.3.
University of Rhode Island landed the #12 spot in Rhode Island this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 52.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.9, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island came in at #13 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 52.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.5, alongside a 38.0 gender-diversity score.
MotoRing Technical Training Institute came in at #14 in this year's ranking. MotoRing Technical Training Institute scores 50.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.8, and gender diversity 27.4.
Roger Williams University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Roger Williams University scores 50.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Bryant University landed the #16 spot in Rhode Island this year. It scores 49.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.5, and gender diversity 94.9.
Roger Williams University School of Law came in at #17 in this year's ranking. It scores 48.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.6, with a gender-diversity score of 95.1.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston scores 47.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.0, and gender diversity 32.3.
Salve Regina University landed the #19 spot in Rhode Island this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 43.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.0, with a gender-diversity score of 88.6.
Providence College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 39.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades landed the #21 spot in Rhode Island this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 11.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 11.8, with a gender-diversity score of 46.9.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs 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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