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No school ranked more ethnically diverse than University of Alabama at Birmingham this year in Alabama. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.0, with a gender-diversity score of 95.6.
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 68 schools ranked on ethnic diversity in Alabama, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 68 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
No school ranked more ethnically diverse than University of Alabama at Birmingham this year in Alabama. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.0, with a gender-diversity score of 95.6.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Mobile, which ranked #2 this year. University of Mobile scores 65.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.6, and gender diversity 96.5.
Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #3 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Alabama. Auburn University at Montgomery scores 65.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.1, and gender diversity 97.5.
United States Sports University came in at #4 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Alabama. On ethnic diversity, it scores 63.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.4, with a gender-diversity score of 84.5.
A rank of #5 makes Spring Hill College one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Alabama. It scores 62.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.5, and gender diversity 99.6.
University of Montevallo landed the #6 spot in Alabama this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 59.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.4, alongside a 95.5 gender-diversity score.
Troy University earned the #7 position in Alabama. Troy University scores 58.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.6, with a gender-diversity score of 95.3.
Jacksonville State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 57.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.2, and gender diversity 97.7.
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine placed #9 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Alabama. The school's ethnic diversity score is 57.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.1, and gender diversity 99.7.
Marion Military Institute earned the #10 position in Alabama. The school's ethnic diversity score is 56.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.7, alongside a 83.4 gender-diversity score.
Columbia Southern University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. It scores 56.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.5, with a gender-diversity score of 93.9.
Ross Medical Education Center - Huntsville placed #12 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Alabama. Ross Medical Education Center - Huntsville scores 56.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.1, alongside a 19.8 gender-diversity score.
University of Alabama in Huntsville earned the #13 position in Alabama. It scores 55.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.9, alongside a 97.9 gender-diversity score.
University of South Alabama ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. University of South Alabama scores 55.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.8, with a gender-diversity score of 90.0.
Faulkner University earned the #15 position in Alabama. Faulkner University scores 55.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.4, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 54.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.2, alongside a 95.7 gender-diversity score.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 54.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.0, and gender diversity 93.2.
John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 53.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.4, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
University of North Alabama placed #19 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Alabama. On ethnic diversity, it scores 53.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.0.
Enterprise State Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. It scores 52.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.8, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Talladega College earned the #21 position in Alabama. It scores 52.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.6, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Bishop State Community College placed #22 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Alabama. On ethnic diversity, it scores 52.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.4, and gender diversity 95.2.
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan placed #23 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Alabama. The school's ethnic diversity score is 51.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.7, with a gender-diversity score of 90.9.
University of West Alabama landed the #24 spot in Alabama this year. University of West Alabama scores 51.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.7, with a gender-diversity score of 80.6.
Jefferson State Community College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 51.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.2, and gender diversity 95.0.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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