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Oral Roberts University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Southwest. On ethnic diversity, it scores 82.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 82.3, alongside a 99.0 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. The ranking below was designed to help you find 541 colleges by ethnic diversity in Southwest, 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 reviewed 541 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Oral Roberts University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Southwest. On ethnic diversity, it scores 82.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 82.3, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
New Mexico Military Institute earned the #2 place in Southwest. It scores 81.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 81.0, alongside a 75.6 gender-diversity score.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center earned the #3 place in Southwest. The school's ethnic diversity score is 79.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.7, and gender diversity 98.8.
Wayland Baptist University came in at #4 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Southwest. It scores 79.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.7, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston earned the #5 place in Southwest. The school's ethnic diversity score is 79.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.7, with a gender-diversity score of 88.2.
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 79.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.1, alongside a 81.8 gender-diversity score.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology earned the #7 position in Southwest. It scores 77.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.9, with a gender-diversity score of 45.9.
Houston Christian University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Houston Christian University scores 77.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.8, with a gender-diversity score of 92.2.
The University of Texas at Arlington placed #9 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Southwest. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 77.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.8, with a gender-diversity score of 95.9.
Rice University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 77.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
University of North Texas ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 77.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.0, and gender diversity 99.5.
Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture scores 76.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.8, and gender diversity 67.9.
The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #13 spot in Southwest this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 76.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.5, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
University of Houston came in at #14 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 76.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Clary Sage College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 75.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.9, with a gender-diversity score of 52.9.
University of Tulsa ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. University of Tulsa scores 75.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.9, and gender diversity 100.0.
Southwestern Christian University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Southwestern Christian University scores 75.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Brookline College-Phoenix earned the #18 position in Southwest. On ethnic diversity, it scores 75.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.4, and gender diversity 49.7.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion placed #19 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Southwest. The school's ethnic diversity score is 75.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Empire Beauty School-Chandler landed the #20 spot in Southwest this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 75.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.4, and gender diversity 40.8.
Houston Community College earned the #21 position in Southwest. The school's ethnic diversity score is 75.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.4, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
Collectiv Hair Dressing Academy-Collectiv Academy-Dallas earned the #22 position in Southwest. The school's ethnic diversity score is 75.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, and gender diversity 19.6.
Oklahoma City Community College placed #23 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Southwest. Oklahoma City Community College scores 74.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.7, alongside a 95.2 gender-diversity score.
The Chicago School at Dallas came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.6, with a gender-diversity score of 76.3.
Texas Wesleyan University placed #25 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Southwest. The school's ethnic diversity score is 74.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most ethnically diverse this year:
Explore the rest of the top 20% below:
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lone Star College System | 71.3 |
| 52 | Midwestern State University | 71.3 |
| 53 | Jacksonville College-Main Campus | 71.1 |
| 54 | Northeastern State University | 70.9 |
| 55 | DuVall’s School of Cosmetology | 70.9 |
| 56 | Central Texas College | 70.9 |
| 57 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Center | 70.8 |
| 58 | Dallas Baptist University | 70.8 |
| 59 | Bakke Graduate University | 70.7 |
| 60 | University of Phoenix-Arizona | 70.7 |
| 61 | University of North Texas Health Science Center | 70.5 |
| 62 | Jenks Beauty College | 70.5 |
| 63 | Wes Watkins Technology Center | 70.4 |
| 64 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | 70.4 |
| 65 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | 70.2 |
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Baylor College of Medicine | 70.0 |
| 67 | Parker University | 69.8 |
| 68 | West Coast University-Texas | 69.8 |
| 69 | East Central University | 69.8 |
| 70 | Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | 69.7 |
| 71 | Texas Woman’s University | 69.7 |
| 72 | American InterContinental University System | 69.7 |
| 73 | Dallas Theological Seminary | 69.6 |
| 74 | University of Houston-Victoria | 69.5 |
| 75 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | 69.5 |
| 76 | Bryan University | 69.5 |
| 77 | Randall University | 69.5 |
| 78 | ATA College | 69.3 |
| 79 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | 69.3 |
| 80 | Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | 69.2 |
| 81 | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | 69.1 |
| 82 | Arizona Christian University | 69.1 |
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 69.1 |
| 84 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | 69.1 |
| 85 | Francis Tuttle Technology Center | 69.1 |
| 86 | Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix | 68.9 |
| 87 | Refrigeration School Inc | 68.9 |
| 88 | Empire Beauty School-Avondale | 68.8 |
| 89 | Austin Career Institute | 68.8 |
| 90 | Coconino Community College | 68.7 |
| 91 | Dallas College | 68.7 |
| 92 | Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix | 68.6 |
| 93 | Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | 68.5 |
| 94 | Oblate School of Theology | 68.4 |
| 95 | The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth | 68.3 |
| 96 | Rogers State University | 68.3 |
| 97 | Northland Pioneer College | 68.3 |
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Grand Canyon University | 68.2 |
| 99 | Central Arizona College | 68.2 |
| 100 | Community Care College | 68.2 |
| 101 | Pima Medical Institute-Mesa | 68.1 |
| 102 | Mid-America Christian University | 68.1 |
| 103 | The King’s University | 68.0 |
| 104 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | 68.0 |
| 105 | Oklahoma Technical College | 67.8 |
| 106 | Tulsa Technology Center | 67.8 |
| 107 | University of the Incarnate Word | 67.8 |
| 108 | Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio | 67.8 |
| 109 | University of St Thomas | 67.7 |
*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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