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College of Hair Design-Downtown tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Nebraska. On ethnic diversity, it scores 74.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.3, alongside a 85.0 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. This list highlights 35 institutions ranked on ethnic diversity in Nebraska, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual analyzed 35 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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College of Hair Design-Downtown tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in Nebraska. On ethnic diversity, it scores 74.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.3, alongside a 85.0 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 35 colleges in Nebraska in this year's ranking, Bellevue University landed the #2 spot. On ethnic diversity, it scores 67.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.8, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Metropolitan Community College Area earned the #3 place in Nebraska. It scores 67.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Union Adventist University, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 66.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.6, alongside a 94.3 gender-diversity score.
Midland University came in at #5 on this year's Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges ranking in Nebraska. Midland University scores 60.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.0, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Hastings College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. On ethnic diversity, it scores 58.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 57.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.9, and gender diversity 98.7.
Wisconsin Academy a Paul Mitchell Partner Group-PMTS Lincoln landed the #8 spot in Nebraska this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 56.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.1, with a gender-diversity score of 8.0.
Concordia University-Nebraska earned the #9 position in Nebraska. On ethnic diversity, it scores 56.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.3.
Creighton University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. It scores 55.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.5, with a gender-diversity score of 98.3.
College of Saint Mary ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 55.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.3, with a gender-diversity score of 39.6.
Xenon International Academy-Omaha ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. Xenon International Academy-Omaha scores 54.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.2, alongside a 59.5 gender-diversity score.
York University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 54.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Western Nebraska Community College placed #14 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Nebraska. Western Nebraska Community College scores 53.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.7, with a gender-diversity score of 95.7.
Clarkson College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 52.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.2, alongside a 58.3 gender-diversity score.
Doane University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's ethnic diversity score is 52.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
University of Nebraska Medical Center placed #17 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Nebraska. University of Nebraska Medical Center scores 48.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.9, alongside a 86.1 gender-diversity score.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln landed the #18 spot in Nebraska this year. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 48.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.6, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
College of Hair Design-East Campus placed #19 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Nebraska. College of Hair Design-East Campus scores 47.8 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.8, with a gender-diversity score of 11.0.
Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Nebraska Wesleyan University scores 45.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.3, with a gender-diversity score of 97.7.
Southeast Community College Area landed the #21 spot in Nebraska this year. It scores 45.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.3, and gender diversity 99.2.
Bryan College of Health Sciences placed #22 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in Nebraska. On ethnic diversity, it scores 44.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.0, alongside a 49.8 gender-diversity score.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health earned the #23 position in Nebraska. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health scores 43.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.7, and gender diversity 48.4.
Joseph's College Cosmetology earned the #24 position in Nebraska. On ethnic diversity, it scores 42.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.2, with a gender-diversity score of 25.9.
Wayne State College earned the #25 position in Nebraska. On ethnic diversity, it scores 41.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.4, and gender diversity 96.4.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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