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Community College of Aurora tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. On ethnic diversity, it scores 78.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.0, and gender diversity 98.8.
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 184 schools that stand out for their student bodies in Rocky Mountains, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 184 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these ethnically diverse colleges below:
Community College of Aurora tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. On ethnic diversity, it scores 78.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.0, and gender diversity 98.8.
You'll find a welcoming community at Taft University System, which ranked #2 this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 77.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.3, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Nightingale College, which ranked #3 this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 76.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.6, with a gender-diversity score of 60.6.
Out of the 184 colleges in Rocky Mountains in this year's ranking, The Barber School landed the #4 spot. The school's ethnic diversity score is 75.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.5, with a gender-diversity score of 81.5.
Empire Beauty School-Aurora came in at #5 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Rocky Mountains. It scores 73.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.5, with a gender-diversity score of 37.7.
Concorde Career College-Aurora earned the #6 position in Rocky Mountains. The school's ethnic diversity score is 71.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.0, with a gender-diversity score of 54.0.
Eagle Gate College-Murray placed #7 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. It scores 70.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.5, and gender diversity 60.7.
Community College of Denver landed the #8 spot in Rocky Mountains this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 70.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.1, and gender diversity 95.7.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 68.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.8, alongside a 96.6 gender-diversity score.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder placed #10 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder scores 68.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.8, with a gender-diversity score of 86.2.
Colorado State University Global ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 68.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
The Salon Professional Academy - Colorado Springs placed #12 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. The school's ethnic diversity score is 67.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.7, and gender diversity 19.1.
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 67.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.4, with a gender-diversity score of 65.0.
Neumont College of Computer Science placed #14 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. It scores 67.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.4, and gender diversity 65.3.
Xenon International Academy-Denver ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Xenon International Academy-Denver scores 66.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.6, alongside a 5.5 gender-diversity score.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 66.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.1, alongside a 51.0 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Denver ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 65.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.7, with a gender-diversity score of 16.9.
Denver College of Nursing came in at #18 in this year's ranking. It scores 65.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.7, alongside a 57.2 gender-diversity score.
International Salon and Spa Academy ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 65.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.6, with a gender-diversity score of 73.3.
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 65.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.1, and gender diversity 45.6.
Adams State University earned the #21 position in Rocky Mountains. It scores 65.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Regis University earned the #22 position in Rocky Mountains. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.9, alongside a 89.5 gender-diversity score.
The College of Idaho ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The College of Idaho scores 64.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.5, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) earned the #24 position in Rocky Mountains. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.1, and gender diversity 32.7.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design scores 64.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.1, alongside a 81.2 gender-diversity score.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most ethnically diverse this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking 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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