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Academy of Art University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 84.9, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
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 597 schools by overall diversity in Far Western US, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic origin, gender balance, and age range. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 597 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Academy of Art University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 84.9, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
Golden Gate University came in at #2 on this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. The school's overall diversity score is 84.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.6, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Gnomon came in at #3 on this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. The school's overall diversity score is 83.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.4, and gender diversity 98.4.
Hawaii Pacific University came in at #4 on this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. Hawaii Pacific University scores 83.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 86.7, alongside a 94.5 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 597 colleges in Far Western US in this year's ranking, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey landed the #5 spot. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey scores 82.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.4, with a gender-diversity score of 90.0.
Notre Dame de Namur University placed #6 among the most diverse colleges in Far Western US. The school's overall diversity score is 81.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.0, and gender diversity 82.2.
Los Angeles Film School earned the #7 position in Far Western US. On overall diversity, it scores 81.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.3, and gender diversity 95.1.
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles placed #8 among the most diverse colleges in Far Western US. On overall diversity, it scores 81.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.0, and gender diversity 89.2.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles landed the #9 spot in Far Western US this year. On overall diversity, it scores 80.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.9.
Northcentral University placed #10 among the most diverse colleges in Far Western US. Northcentral University scores 80.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.7, alongside a 81.8 gender-diversity score.
Chamberlain University-Nevada came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 79.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, alongside a 70.1 gender-diversity score.
Northeastern University Oakland placed #12 among the most diverse colleges in Far Western US. On overall diversity, it scores 79.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.1, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Lionel University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 79.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. The school's overall diversity score is 79.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.3, with a gender-diversity score of 90.1.
Faith International University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 78.7 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.5, and gender diversity 99.9.
Pomona College placed #16 among the most diverse colleges in Far Western US. Pomona College scores 78.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 83.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
West Coast University-Ontario ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. On overall diversity, it scores 78.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.9, alongside a 78.3 gender-diversity score.
West Coast University-Orange County earned the #18 position in Far Western US. It scores 78.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.4, alongside a 75.3 gender-diversity score.
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs placed #19 among the most diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 78.3 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.2, and gender diversity 88.8.
MTI College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. On overall diversity, it scores 78.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.1, and gender diversity 76.3.
West Coast University-Los Angeles landed the #21 spot in Far Western US this year. It scores 77.9 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.0, with a gender-diversity score of 74.1.
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.3, alongside a 57.7 gender-diversity score.
Chamberlain University-California earned the #23 position in Far Western US. It scores 77.1 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.7, alongside a 71.9 gender-diversity score.
California Institute of Integral Studies earned the #24 position in Far Western US. California Institute of Integral Studies scores 76.9 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.2, alongside a 69.3 gender-diversity score.
City University of Seattle ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. On overall diversity, it scores 76.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.3, alongside a 98.4 gender-diversity score.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most diverse this year:
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| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 73.9 |
| 52 | Harvey Mudd College | 73.8 |
| 53 | Thomas Aquinas College | 73.8 |
| 54 | Saint Martin’s University | 73.8 |
| 55 | University of the Pacific | 73.8 |
| 56 | Walla Walla Community College | 73.7 |
| 57 | Pepperdine University | 73.7 |
| 58 | Touro University Worldwide | 73.6 |
| 59 | Asher College | 73.4 |
| 60 | Seattle University | 73.4 |
| 61 | Pacific Union College | 73.3 |
| 62 | Walla Walla University | 73.2 |
| 63 | CET, San Diego | 73.0 |
| 64 | Eastern Oregon University | 73.0 |
| 65 | Renton Technical College | 72.8 |
| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Warner Pacific University | 72.7 |
| 67 | Pacific University | 72.7 |
| 68 | Samuel Merritt University | 72.6 |
| 69 | College of the Redwoods | 72.5 |
| 70 | Seattle Central College | 72.5 |
| 71 | California State University-East Bay | 72.5 |
| 72 | University of Redlands | 72.4 |
| 73 | Grays Harbor College | 72.3 |
| 74 | Peninsula College | 72.3 |
| 75 | Bushnell University | 72.2 |
| 76 | Azusa Pacific University | 72.0 |
| 77 | California Institute of Arts & Technology | 72.0 |
| 78 | La Sierra University | 72.0 |
| 79 | Tacoma Community College | 71.8 |
| 80 | Willamette University | 71.8 |
| 81 | Touro University Nevada | 71.8 |
| 82 | Spokane Community College | 71.8 |
| 83 | California Institute of Technology | 71.7 |
| 84 | California Baptist University | 71.7 |
| 85 | Treasure Valley Community College | 71.6 |
| 86 | San Francisco State University | 71.4 |
| 87 | Green River College | 71.4 |
| 88 | Pierce College District | 71.3 |
| 89 | Whittier College | 71.3 |
| 90 | Edmonds College | 71.3 |
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Blue Mountain Community College | 71.3 |
| 92 | San Diego State University | 71.2 |
| 93 | Southwestern Oregon Community College | 71.2 |
| 94 | Pacific Rim Christian University | 71.2 |
| 95 | Saint Mary’s College of California | 71.2 |
| 96 | Seattle Pacific University | 71.2 |
| 97 | Highline College | 71.1 |
| 98 | North Seattle College | 71.1 |
| 99 | Woodbury University | 71.0 |
| 100 | Concordia University-Irvine | 71.0 |
| 101 | University of California-Irvine | 70.9 |
| 102 | Oregon State University | 70.8 |
| 103 | Carrington College-Sacramento | 70.8 |
| 104 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | 70.8 |
| 105 | University of California-San Diego | 70.8 |
| Rank | College | Overall Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | John Paul the Great Catholic University | 70.8 |
| 107 | University of California-Los Angeles | 70.8 |
| 108 | University of Alaska Southeast | 70.7 |
| 109 | The Evergreen State College | 70.7 |
| 110 | Hawaii Community College | 70.7 |
| 111 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 70.7 |
| 112 | California State University-Sacramento | 70.7 |
| 113 | Barstow Community College | 70.7 |
| 114 | George Fox University | 70.6 |
| 115 | University of Alaska Anchorage | 70.6 |
| 116 | Otis College of Art and Design | 70.6 |
| 117 | Portland Community College | 70.5 |
| 118 | Hope International University | 70.5 |
| 119 | Kapiolani Community College | 70.5 |
| 120 | University of California-Berkeley | 70.5 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic representation, gender balance, and age range. 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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