2026 Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges in Southeast

1

Christian Brothers University

No school ranked more ethnically diverse than Christian Brothers University this year in Southeast. Christian Brothers University scores 80.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 80.0, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.

2

George Mason University

You'll find a welcoming community at George Mason University, which ranked #2 this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 79.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.4, and gender diversity 99.9.

3

The Esthetic Institute

The Esthetic Institute earned the #3 place in Southeast. The Esthetic Institute scores 78.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.6, with a gender-diversity score of 10.9.

4

Northern Virginia Community College

A rank of #4 makes Northern Virginia Community College one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Southeast. It scores 78.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.

5

Marymount University

Out of the 1261 colleges in Southeast in this year's ranking, Marymount University landed the #5 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 78.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.1, alongside a 97.0 gender-diversity score.

6

Emory University

Emory University landed the #6 spot in Southeast this year. It scores 77.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.7, with a gender-diversity score of 96.4.

7

Wesleyan College

Wesleyan College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. It scores 77.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.3, alongside a 78.3 gender-diversity score.

8

Carolina University

Carolina University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Carolina University scores 77.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.3, and gender diversity 96.5.

9

City College-Hollywood

City College-Hollywood came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 76.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.8, and gender diversity 81.4.

10

Duke University

Duke University placed #10 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Southeast. It scores 76.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.1, alongside a 98.9 gender-diversity score.

11

Avi Career Training

Avi Career Training earned the #11 position in Southeast. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.0, alongside a 14.1 gender-diversity score.

12

AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 75.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.0, with a gender-diversity score of 71.0.

13

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University placed #13 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Southeast. The school's ethnic diversity score is 74.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.6, with a gender-diversity score of 93.8.

14

Barry University

Barry University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Barry University scores 74.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.3, with a gender-diversity score of 92.2.

15

Emory University-Oxford College

Emory University-Oxford College earned the #15 position in Southeast. Emory University-Oxford College scores 74.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.3, and gender diversity 99.7.

16

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University earned the #16 position in Southeast. Nova Southeastern University scores 74.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.1, with a gender-diversity score of 85.7.

17

St. Andrews University

St. Andrews University earned the #17 position in Southeast. On ethnic diversity, it scores 74.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.0, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.

18

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College placed #18 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Southeast. It scores 73.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.9, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.

19

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.9, and gender diversity 98.8.

20

University of New Orleans

University of New Orleans came in at #20 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.8, and gender diversity 99.8.

21

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary earned the #21 position in Southeast. It scores 73.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.8, and gender diversity 98.2.

22

Georgia State University

Georgia State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Georgia State University scores 73.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.7, and gender diversity 96.5.

23

Manna University

Manna University earned the #23 position in Southeast. It scores 73.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.6, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.

24

Broward College

Broward College landed the #24 spot in Southeast this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 73.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.3, and gender diversity 97.2.

25

University of South Florida

University of South Florida landed the #25 spot in Southeast this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.