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Emory University tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. Emory University scores 77.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.7, and gender diversity 96.4.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 126 schools ranked on ethnic diversity in Georgia, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 126 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Explore the leading colleges below:
Emory University tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. Emory University scores 77.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.7, and gender diversity 96.4.
Wesleyan College earned the #2 place in Georgia. It scores 77.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.3, alongside a 78.3 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Emory University-Oxford College, which ranked #3 this year. It scores 74.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Out of the 126 colleges in Georgia in this year's ranking, Georgia State University landed the #4 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.7, and gender diversity 96.5.
You'll find a welcoming community at Georgia Gwinnett College, which ranked #5 this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 72.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.8, with a gender-diversity score of 97.4.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus came in at #6 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.0, with a gender-diversity score of 90.1.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College placed #7 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. It scores 71.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.3, with a gender-diversity score of 96.2.
Life University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 70.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.4, and gender diversity 100.0.
Oglethorpe University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Oglethorpe University scores 70.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.4, with a gender-diversity score of 83.5.
Gwinnett Technical College placed #10 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. On ethnic diversity, it scores 70.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.1.
Savannah College of Art and Design placed #11 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. It scores 69.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.7, and gender diversity 87.9.
Kennesaw State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. It scores 69.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.6, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Beulah Heights University earned the #13 position in Georgia. On ethnic diversity, it scores 69.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Agnes Scott College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 68.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.2, alongside a 15.7 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Esani landed the #15 spot in Georgia this year. It scores 67.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.9, and gender diversity 20.4.
Mercer University landed the #16 spot in Georgia this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 67.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.3, and gender diversity 91.6.
Brenau University earned the #17 position in Georgia. It scores 67.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.2, alongside a 59.6 gender-diversity score.
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy landed the #18 spot in Georgia this year. International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy scores 66.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.6, alongside a 61.5 gender-diversity score.
Miami Ad School at Portfolio Center earned the #19 position in Georgia. On ethnic diversity, it scores 65.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
Columbia Theological Seminary landed the #20 spot in Georgia this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 64.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.9, and gender diversity 97.4.
Augusta University placed #21 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.6, alongside a 92.1 gender-diversity score.
Brewton-Parker College placed #22 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. The school's ethnic diversity score is 64.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.6, and gender diversity 96.6.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School placed #23 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.4, and gender diversity 93.9.
South University-Savannah Online placed #24 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Georgia. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.1, alongside a 81.2 gender-diversity score.
South University-Savannah earned the #25 position in Georgia. On ethnic diversity, it scores 64.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.0, and gender diversity 78.2.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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