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No school ranked more ethnically diverse than The College of Idaho this year in Idaho. The school's ethnic diversity score is 64.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.5, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
by our College Data Analytics Team
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No school ranked more ethnically diverse than The College of Idaho this year in Idaho. The school's ethnic diversity score is 64.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.5, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Carrington College-Boise earned the #2 place in Idaho. It scores 63.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.1, and gender diversity 71.7.
A rank of #3 makes Brigham Young University-Idaho one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Idaho. The school's ethnic diversity score is 60.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.7, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus, which ranked #4 this year. Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus scores 59.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.4, alongside a 51.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Boise Barber College one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Idaho. Boise Barber College scores 57.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.5, alongside a 79.7 gender-diversity score.
Idaho State University earned the #6 position in Idaho. Idaho State University scores 51.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.7, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Paul Mitchell the School Boise landed the #7 spot in Idaho this year. Paul Mitchell the School Boise scores 51.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.6, alongside a 59.3 gender-diversity score.
University of Idaho landed the #8 spot in Idaho this year. University of Idaho scores 50.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus landed the #9 spot in Idaho this year. It scores 48.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.7, and gender diversity 60.7.
College of Western Idaho landed the #10 spot in Idaho this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 47.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.9, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Northwest Nazarene University earned the #11 position in Idaho. It scores 47.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.8, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Boise State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 47.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.4, and gender diversity 97.8.
Lewis-Clark State College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Lewis-Clark State College scores 46.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.6, with a gender-diversity score of 93.7.
North Idaho College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. It scores 46.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.0.
College of Southern Idaho earned the #15 position in Idaho. It scores 45.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.1, and gender diversity 97.5.
Paul Mitchell the School Nampa placed #16 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Idaho. On ethnic diversity, it scores 45.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.0, with a gender-diversity score of 66.2.
College of Eastern Idaho landed the #17 spot in Idaho this year. College of Eastern Idaho scores 43.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
Aveda Institute - Boise ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 42.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.5, with a gender-diversity score of 42.2.
New Saint Andrews College placed #19 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Idaho. The school's ethnic diversity score is 42.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
The Salon Professional Academy came in at #20 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 40.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 40.1, alongside a 12.1 gender-diversity score.
Elevate Salon Institute - Chubbuck placed #21 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Idaho. Elevate Salon Institute - Chubbuck scores 39.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.8, and gender diversity 33.7.
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #22 position in Idaho. On ethnic diversity, it scores 38.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.3.
Aveda Institute - Twin Falls came in at #23 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 38.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.4, and gender diversity 45.7.
Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology scores 36.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.5, with a gender-diversity score of 18.0.
Austin Kade Academy ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 32.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 32.1, with a gender-diversity score of 33.1.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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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