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 89 schools ranked on ethnic diversity in Arizona, 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 analyzed 89 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:
Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Arizona. Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture scores 76.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.8, and gender diversity 67.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Brookline College-Phoenix, which ranked #2 this year. 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 49.7.
Out of the 89 colleges in Arizona in this year's ranking, Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #3 spot. Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores 75.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Empire Beauty School-Chandler came in at #4 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Arizona. Empire Beauty School-Chandler scores 75.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.4, and gender diversity 40.8.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Arizona, which ranked #5 this year. University of Arizona scores 73.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
Brookline College-Tempe ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, and gender diversity 53.5.
Turning Point Beauty College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.4, with a gender-diversity score of 61.4.
Aveda Institute - Phoenix earned the #8 position in Arizona. It scores 71.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.9, and gender diversity 10.1.
Justice University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 71.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.8, alongside a 94.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Advancing Technology placed #10 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Arizona. On ethnic diversity, it scores 71.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.4, with a gender-diversity score of 76.5.
Arizona College - Mesa placed #11 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Arizona. On ethnic diversity, it scores 71.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.4, and gender diversity 49.3.
University of Phoenix-Arizona ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 70.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.7, alongside a 88.0 gender-diversity score.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 69.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.7, alongside a 35.6 gender-diversity score.
American InterContinental University System landed the #14 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 69.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.7, with a gender-diversity score of 97.7.
Bryan University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 69.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.5, and gender diversity 55.2.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts landed the #16 spot in Arizona this year. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts scores 69.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.3, and gender diversity 26.8.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson scores 69.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.2, alongside a 73.0 gender-diversity score.
Arizona Christian University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 69.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix came in at #19 in this year's ranking. It scores 68.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.9, with a gender-diversity score of 30.5.
Refrigeration School Inc came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Refrigeration School Inc scores 68.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.9, alongside a 47.6 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Avondale placed #21 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Arizona. The school's ethnic diversity score is 68.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.8, alongside a 36.1 gender-diversity score.
Coconino Community College earned the #22 position in Arizona. The school's ethnic diversity score is 68.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix earned the #23 position in Arizona. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix scores 68.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.6, with a gender-diversity score of 17.3.
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe earned the #24 position in Arizona. Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe scores 68.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.5, alongside a 57.1 gender-diversity score.
Northland Pioneer College earned the #25 position in Arizona. Northland Pioneer College scores 68.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.8.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking 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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