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Leading the list is City College-Hollywood, our #1 most ethnically diverse college in Florida. It scores 76.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.8, with a gender-diversity score of 81.4.
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 276 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Florida, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual analyzed 276 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these ethnically diverse colleges below:
Leading the list is City College-Hollywood, our #1 most ethnically diverse college in Florida. It scores 76.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.8, with a gender-diversity score of 81.4.
Out of the 276 colleges in Florida in this year's ranking, AdventHealth University landed the #2 spot. AdventHealth University scores 75.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.0, with a gender-diversity score of 71.0.
Barry University earned the #3 place in Florida. Barry University scores 74.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.3, alongside a 92.2 gender-diversity score.
Nova Southeastern University came in at #4 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Florida. It scores 74.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.1, and gender diversity 85.7.
You'll find a welcoming community at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary, which ranked #5 this year. It scores 73.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.2.
Broward College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. It scores 73.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.3, and gender diversity 97.2.
University of South Florida landed the #7 spot in Florida this year. University of South Florida scores 73.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.2, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach landed the #8 spot in Florida this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.1, with a gender-diversity score of 87.2.
University of Miami came in at #9 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale scores 72.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.1, and gender diversity 87.4.
Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Palm Beach Atlantic University scores 72.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.0, and gender diversity 95.3.
Florida Institute of Technology earned the #12 position in Florida. Florida Institute of Technology scores 71.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.5, and gender diversity 98.6.
Ringling College of Art and Design placed #13 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Florida. Ringling College of Art and Design scores 71.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.2, and gender diversity 82.5.
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay placed #14 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Florida. Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay scores 71.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.0, and gender diversity 57.4.
Valencia College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 70.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.5, and gender diversity 97.7.
Loraines Academy & Spa earned the #16 position in Florida. Loraines Academy & Spa scores 70.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.4, and gender diversity 45.6.
Lynn University earned the #17 position in Florida. The school's ethnic diversity score is 70.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.4, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Saint Leo University placed #18 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Florida. It scores 70.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.4, alongside a 98.4 gender-diversity score.
St. Thomas University landed the #19 spot in Florida this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 70.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.2, and gender diversity 96.7.
Rasmussen University-Florida earned the #20 position in Florida. On ethnic diversity, it scores 70.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.0, alongside a 56.0 gender-diversity score.
Florida Atlantic University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Florida Atlantic University scores 70.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Florida Academy earned the #22 position in Florida. It scores 69.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
South University-Tampa earned the #23 position in Florida. On ethnic diversity, it scores 69.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.5, and gender diversity 67.1.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide scores 69.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.5, with a gender-diversity score of 69.9.
American Academy of Cosmetology came in at #25 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 69.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.4, and gender diversity 82.9.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most ethnically diverse this year:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Seminole State College of Florida | 66.1 |
| 52 | Universal Technical Institute-Orlando | 66.0 |
| 53 | Aparicio-Levy Technical College | 66.0 |
| 54 | Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology | 65.6 |
| 55 | Southeastern University | 65.3 |
| 56 | Polk State College | 65.1 |
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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