by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 117 colleges ranked on ethnic diversity in Other U.S. Territories, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 117 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:
Northern Marianas College earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Other U.S. Territories. On ethnic diversity, it scores 58.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.8, alongside a 95.6 gender-diversity score.
University of the Virgin Islands came in at #2 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Other U.S. Territories. The school's ethnic diversity score is 53.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.9, with a gender-diversity score of 87.9.
University of Guam earned the #3 place in Other U.S. Territories. The school's ethnic diversity score is 50.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.5.
You'll find a welcoming community at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 46.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.2, alongside a 87.4 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Guam Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Guam Community College scores 44.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.2, and gender diversity 98.7.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras came in at #6 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 36.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.8, and gender diversity 96.5.
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado landed the #7 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. It scores 32.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
NUC University earned the #8 position in Other U.S. Territories. The school's ethnic diversity score is 23.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 23.8, alongside a 92.7 gender-diversity score.
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao came in at #9 in this year's ranking. University of Puerto Rico-Humacao scores 20.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 20.8, and gender diversity 91.2.
American Samoa Community College earned the #10 position in Other U.S. Territories. American Samoa Community College scores 20.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 20.2, alongside a 89.5 gender-diversity score.
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine placed #11 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. On ethnic diversity, it scores 18.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 18.7, with a gender-diversity score of 94.8.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. University of Puerto Rico-Carolina scores 18.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 18.2, and gender diversity 92.6.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez placed #13 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. On ethnic diversity, it scores 17.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 17.1, and gender diversity 99.4.
Universidad Central Del Caribe placed #14 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. Universidad Central Del Caribe scores 15.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 15.0, with a gender-diversity score of 95.0.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas placed #15 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. It scores 13.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 13.6, with a gender-diversity score of 95.4.
MyrAngel Beauty Institute earned the #16 position in Other U.S. Territories. MyrAngel Beauty Institute scores 13.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 13.0, alongside a 66.6 gender-diversity score.
Albizu University-San Juan ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 10.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 10.3, with a gender-diversity score of 64.5.
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios landed the #18 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 8.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 8.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 7.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 7.8, and gender diversity 92.8.
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music landed the #20 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 7.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 7.1, with a gender-diversity score of 92.6.
Ponce Health Sciences University landed the #21 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. Ponce Health Sciences University scores 6.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 6.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.2.
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla placed #22 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. It scores 5.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 5.7, and gender diversity 99.8.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati landed the #23 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati scores 5.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 5.4, with a gender-diversity score of 85.9.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro placed #24 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. It scores 5.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 5.0, with a gender-diversity score of 95.7.
Mech-Tech College earned the #25 position in Other U.S. Territories. It scores 4.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 4.7, and gender diversity 31.8.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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