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 331 institutions ranked on ethnic diversity in Texas, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed 331 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:
Leading the list is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, our #1 most ethnically diverse college in Texas. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center scores 79.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.7, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
A rank of #2 makes Wayland Baptist University one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Texas. It scores 79.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.7, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Texas. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston scores 79.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.7, alongside a 88.2 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med, which ranked #4 this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 79.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.1, and gender diversity 81.8.
A rank of #5 makes Houston Christian University one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Texas. On ethnic diversity, it scores 77.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.8, and gender diversity 92.2.
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #6 spot in Texas this year. 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 #7 in this year's ranking. Rice University scores 77.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.8, and gender diversity 98.8.
University of North Texas landed the #8 spot in Texas this year. It scores 77.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.0, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
The University of Texas at Dallas earned the #9 position in Texas. The school's ethnic diversity score is 76.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.5, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
University of Houston ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. University of Houston scores 76.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Houston Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 75.4 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.4, and gender diversity 97.8.
Collectiv Hair Dressing Academy-Collectiv Academy-Dallas landed the #12 spot in Texas this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 75.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, with a gender-diversity score of 19.6.
The Chicago School at Dallas earned the #13 position in Texas. On ethnic diversity, it scores 74.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.6, alongside a 76.3 gender-diversity score.
Texas Wesleyan University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 74.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston landed the #15 spot in Texas this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.8, and gender diversity 87.4.
Tarrant County College District landed the #16 spot in Texas this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
The University of Texas at Austin came in at #17 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
North American University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 73.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.6, alongside a 94.2 gender-diversity score.
Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus earned the #19 position in Texas. On ethnic diversity, it scores 73.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.3, with a gender-diversity score of 51.9.
Collin County Community College District came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Collin County Community College District scores 73.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.2, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Cosmetology Career Center LLC landed the #21 spot in Texas this year. Cosmetology Career Center LLC scores 73.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.1, with a gender-diversity score of 20.2.
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 73.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.1, and gender diversity 87.3.
East Texas A&M University placed #23 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Texas. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.9, and gender diversity 95.8.
South University-Austin came in at #24 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 72.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.7, with a gender-diversity score of 75.7.
Paul Mitchell the School Arlington ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 71.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.8, with a gender-diversity score of 63.2.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lamar University | 67.6 |
| 52 | Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc | 67.5 |
| 53 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas | 67.2 |
| 54 | Southern Methodist University | 67.1 |
| 55 | Concordia University Texas | 67.1 |
| 56 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | 67.0 |
| 57 | Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | 66.9 |
| 58 | Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton | 66.8 |
| 59 | Concorde Career College-Dallas | 66.7 |
| 60 | Paul Mitchell the School San Antonio | 66.7 |
| 61 | Wade College | 66.6 |
| 62 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 66.6 |
| 63 | Chamberlain University-Texas | 66.3 |
| 64 | Dallas Christian College | 66.3 |
| 65 | Amberton University | 66.2 |
| Rank | College | Ethnic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | North Central Texas College | 66.1 |
| 67 | St. Mary’s University | 66.0 |
*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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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