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Nightingale College tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. The school's ethnic diversity score is 76.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.6, and gender diversity 60.6.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 52 institutions by ethnic diversity in Utah, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 52 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Nightingale College tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. The school's ethnic diversity score is 76.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.6, and gender diversity 60.6.
You'll find a welcoming community at The Barber School, which ranked #2 this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 75.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.5, alongside a 81.5 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Eagle Gate College-Murray, which ranked #3 this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 70.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.5, alongside a 60.7 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 52 colleges in Utah in this year's ranking, Neumont College of Computer Science landed the #4 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 67.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.4, with a gender-diversity score of 65.3.
A rank of #5 makes Western Governors University one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. On ethnic diversity, it scores 63.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.8, with a gender-diversity score of 97.4.
Fortis College-Salt Lake City placed #6 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. It scores 63.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.4, alongside a 90.7 gender-diversity score.
Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare landed the #7 spot in Utah this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 62.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.2, alongside a 7.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Utah came in at #8 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 62.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Midwives College of Utah earned the #9 position in Utah. The school's ethnic diversity score is 59.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.4, alongside a 0.0 gender-diversity score.
Westminster University placed #10 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. It scores 57.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.7, and gender diversity 95.1.
Salt Lake Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 56.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.5, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Ensign College earned the #12 position in Utah. The school's ethnic diversity score is 55.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.4, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City earned the #13 position in Utah. Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City scores 54.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.9, with a gender-diversity score of 59.3.
Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 53.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.5, and gender diversity 48.5.
Eagle Gate College-Layton earned the #15 position in Utah. It scores 50.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.6, with a gender-diversity score of 53.4.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences placed #16 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. It scores 49.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.5, with a gender-diversity score of 61.9.
Southern Utah University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 49.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.4.
Cameo College of Essential Beauty ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Cameo College of Essential Beauty scores 48.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.9, with a gender-diversity score of 14.9.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions placed #19 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. On ethnic diversity, it scores 48.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.1, alongside a 86.5 gender-diversity score.
Provo College earned the #20 position in Utah. On ethnic diversity, it scores 48.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.1, and gender diversity 60.1.
Davis Technical College landed the #21 spot in Utah this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 47.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.0, and gender diversity 97.8.
Weber State University placed #22 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. Weber State University scores 45.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.7, and gender diversity 98.8.
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City came in at #23 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 45.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.6, and gender diversity 69.4.
Ogden-Weber Technical College placed #24 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Utah. Ogden-Weber Technical College scores 45.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.8.
Paul Mitchell the School St. George ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 44.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.6, and gender diversity 31.4.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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