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 23 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in North Dakota, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluated 23 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these ethnically diverse colleges below:
Williston State College tops our 2026 ranking of the most ethnically diverse colleges in North Dakota. Williston State College scores 62.3 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.3, with a gender-diversity score of 95.6.
A rank of #2 makes Minot State University one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in North Dakota. It scores 59.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.1, with a gender-diversity score of 95.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, which ranked #3 this year. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School scores 58.5 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota earned the #4 place in North Dakota. Rasmussen University-North Dakota scores 58.2 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.2, alongside a 61.2 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, which ranked #5 this year. On ethnic diversity, it scores 55.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.8, and gender diversity 89.7.
University of Jamestown earned the #6 position in North Dakota. The school's ethnic diversity score is 54.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.5, and gender diversity 100.0.
Lynnes Welding Training landed the #7 spot in North Dakota this year. It scores 52.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.1, alongside a 68.5 gender-diversity score.
University of North Dakota placed #8 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in North Dakota. The school's ethnic diversity score is 51.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.9, and gender diversity 100.0.
University of Mary ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 48.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.3, and gender diversity 96.5.
Dickinson State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Dickinson State University scores 47.9 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.9, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 47.6 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.6, and gender diversity 23.1.
Lake Region State College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Lake Region State College scores 46.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Dakota College at Bottineau ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 44.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.2, alongside a 94.3 gender-diversity score.
North Dakota State College of Science landed the #14 spot in North Dakota this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 43.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.8, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Bismarck State College placed #15 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in North Dakota. On ethnic diversity, it scores 42.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.7, and gender diversity 100.0.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. North Dakota State University-Main Campus scores 41.1 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Mayville State University earned the #17 position in North Dakota. It scores 41.0 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.0, alongside a 93.7 gender-diversity score.
The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo landed the #18 spot in North Dakota this year. The school's ethnic diversity score is 40.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 40.1, and gender diversity 14.2.
Valley City State University placed #19 among the most ethnically diverse colleges in North Dakota. On ethnic diversity, it scores 35.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 35.5, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Cankdeska Cikana Community College earned the #20 position in North Dakota. It scores 29.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 29.7, alongside a 91.1 gender-diversity score.
Sitting Bull College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. It scores 19.7 out of 100 for ethnic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 19.7, alongside a 92.6 gender-diversity score.
Turtle Mountain Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most ethnically diverse colleges. The school's ethnic diversity score is 13.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 13.8, alongside a 95.8 gender-diversity score.
United Tribes Technical College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. On ethnic diversity, it scores 9.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 9.1, and gender diversity 91.5.
*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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