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Our analysis found Limestone University to be the most ethnically diverse college in South Carolina. On ethnic diversity, it scores 70.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.2, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
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 82 schools ranked on ethnic diversity in South Carolina, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 82 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Limestone University to be the most ethnically diverse college in South Carolina. On ethnic diversity, it scores 70.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.2, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Columbia International University came in at #2 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in South Carolina. It scores 69.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.3, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 82 colleges in South Carolina in this year's ranking, Coker University landed the #3 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 67.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.2, and gender diversity 98.8.
A rank of #4 makes Columbia College one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in South Carolina. Columbia College scores 63.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.5, with a gender-diversity score of 62.4.
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie earned the #5 place in South Carolina. On ethnic diversity, it scores 63.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.2, with a gender-diversity score of 95.0.
Midlands Technical College landed the #6 spot in South Carolina this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 62.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.6, alongside a 95.2 gender-diversity score.
Arclabs ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 62.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.2, with a gender-diversity score of 55.5.
Charleston Southern University placed #8 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in South Carolina. On ethnic diversity, it scores 61.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.6, alongside a 95.9 gender-diversity score.
Erskine College earned the #9 position in South Carolina. It scores 61.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.4, alongside a 87.8 gender-diversity score.
University of South Carolina-Upstate ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 61.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.2, alongside a 91.4 gender-diversity score.
Newberry College landed the #11 spot in South Carolina this year. Newberry College scores 60.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.1, and gender diversity 99.5.
Technical College of the Lowcountry landed the #12 spot in South Carolina this year. Technical College of the Lowcountry scores 60.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.0, with a gender-diversity score of 90.1.
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach placed #13 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in South Carolina. It scores 59.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.9, and gender diversity 39.5.
Greenville Technical College earned the #14 position in South Carolina. The school's ethnic diversity score is 59.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.1, and gender diversity 96.6.
Converse University earned the #15 position in South Carolina. The school's ethnic diversity score is 59.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.0, and gender diversity 73.4.
York Technical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. York Technical College scores 58.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.8, alongside a 96.2 gender-diversity score.
University of South Carolina-Sumter came in at #17 in this year's ranking. University of South Carolina-Sumter scores 58.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.2, and gender diversity 98.7.
Southeastern College-Charleston came in at #18 in this year's ranking. It scores 58.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.2, and gender diversity 46.4.
Spartanburg Methodist College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 58.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.1, and gender diversity 99.1.
Francis Marion University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Francis Marion University scores 58.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.0, and gender diversity 92.3.
Trident Technical College earned the #21 position in South Carolina. Trident Technical College scores 57.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.8, with a gender-diversity score of 94.5.
Presbyterian College placed #22 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in South Carolina. Presbyterian College scores 57.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.2, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
Spartanburg Community College landed the #23 spot in South Carolina this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 56.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.7, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
Aiken Technical College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 55.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.9, alongside a 93.2 gender-diversity score.
Winthrop University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 55.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.7, and gender diversity 89.1.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most ethnically diverse this year:
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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