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 24 schools ranked on ethnic diversity in Montana, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual analyzed 24 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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The University of Montana earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Montana. The school's ethnic diversity score is 54.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.8, with a gender-diversity score of 97.1.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Providence, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 52.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.9, with a gender-diversity score of 90.6.
Montana Academy of Salons earned the #3 place in Montana. It scores 51.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.7, alongside a 41.3 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 24 colleges in Montana in this year's ranking, Montana State University-Northern landed the #4 spot. The school's ethnic diversity score is 51.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.5, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
The University of Montana-Western earned the #5 place in Montana. The school's ethnic diversity score is 48.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.9, with a gender-diversity score of 91.3.
Dawson Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. It scores 46.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.9, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Rocky Mountain College landed the #7 spot in Montana this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 44.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Salish Kootenai College earned the #8 position in Montana. Salish Kootenai College scores 43.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 89.7.
Carroll College placed #9 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Montana. On ethnic diversity, it scores 42.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.5, and gender diversity 98.2.
Helena College University of Montana landed the #10 spot in Montana this year. It scores 42.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Montana Technological University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Montana Technological University scores 41.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.1, alongside a 95.4 gender-diversity score.
Montana State University Billings placed #12 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Montana. Montana State University Billings scores 41.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.4.
Flathead Valley Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 40.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Great Falls College Montana State University earned the #14 position in Montana. The school's ethnic diversity score is 39.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.4, alongside a 87.5 gender-diversity score.
Miles Community College landed the #15 spot in Montana this year. Miles Community College scores 33.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 33.9, alongside a 90.0 gender-diversity score.
Montana State University earned the #16 position in Montana. On ethnic diversity, it scores 33.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
Highlands College of Montana Tech ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 31.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.6, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Fort Peck Community College landed the #18 spot in Montana this year. It scores 30.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 30.2, alongside a 92.2 gender-diversity score.
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts came in at #19 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 28.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 28.1, alongside a 17.9 gender-diversity score.
Aaniiih Nakoda College earned the #20 position in Montana. It scores 23.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 23.5, and gender diversity 97.2.
Stone Child College earned the #21 position in Montana. It scores 12.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 12.6, with a gender-diversity score of 95.3.
Chief Dull Knife College landed the #22 spot in Montana this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 12.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 12.5, with a gender-diversity score of 86.5.
Blackfeet Community College placed #23 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Montana. On ethnic diversity, it scores 10.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 10.1, alongside a 87.4 gender-diversity score.
Little Big Horn College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 3.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 3.8, and gender diversity 92.4.
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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