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MTI College tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 64.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.1, and gender diversity 76.3.
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 573 schools ranked on geographic diversity in Far Western US, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual analyzed 573 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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MTI College tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Far Western US. It scores 64.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.1, and gender diversity 76.3.
Pomona College came in at #2 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. It scores 59.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 83.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Los Angeles Film School came in at #3 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Far Western US. It scores 59.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.3, with a gender-diversity score of 95.1.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Massachusetts Global, which ranked #4 this year. University of Massachusetts Global scores 59.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.7, alongside a 86.6 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Academy of Art University, which ranked #5 this year. It scores 58.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 84.9, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
Thomas Aquinas College landed the #6 spot in Far Western US this year. Thomas Aquinas College scores 57.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.5, and gender diversity 100.0.
American College of Healthcare Sciences placed #7 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Far Western US. American College of Healthcare Sciences scores 57.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.5, with a gender-diversity score of 35.8.
California Institute of Arts & Technology earned the #8 position in Far Western US. The school's geographic diversity score is 56.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.6, alongside a 69.1 gender-diversity score.
Divers Institute of Technology earned the #9 position in Far Western US. It scores 56.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.9, with a gender-diversity score of 28.5.
Lionel University earned the #10 position in Far Western US. On geographic diversity, it scores 56.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.8, and gender diversity 99.3.
California Institute of Technology ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 56.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.7, with a gender-diversity score of 96.4.
Northeastern University Oakland landed the #12 spot in Far Western US this year. Northeastern University Oakland scores 55.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.1, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Reed College landed the #13 spot in Far Western US this year. Reed College scores 55.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.9, with a gender-diversity score of 97.9.
Hawaii Pacific University placed #14 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Far Western US. Hawaii Pacific University scores 55.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 86.7, alongside a 94.5 gender-diversity score.
Stanford University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 54.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 82.7, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
University of the People ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 54.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 27.7, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Claremont McKenna College earned the #17 position in Far Western US. It scores 51.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.6, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
National University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 51.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.0.
University of Southern California landed the #19 spot in Far Western US this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 51.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.6, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Occidental College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 50.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.9, with a gender-diversity score of 97.5.
Lewis & Clark College earned the #21 position in Far Western US. The school's geographic diversity score is 50.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.5, alongside a 92.2 gender-diversity score.
New York Film Academy placed #22 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Far Western US. The school's geographic diversity score is 50.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Scripps College earned the #23 position in Far Western US. It scores 49.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.4, with a gender-diversity score of 6.2.
Brigham Young University-Hawaii ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 49.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.2, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Whitman College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 48.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.6, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
Explore the rest of the top 20% below:
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | John Paul the Great Catholic University | 36.2 |
| 52 | The Master’s University and Seminary | 36.0 |
| 53 | Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad | 35.6 |
| 54 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles | 35.5 |
| 55 | Pacific University | 35.3 |
| 56 | Charter College | 35.1 |
| 57 | Biola University | 34.9 |
| 58 | Soka University of America | 34.7 |
| 59 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 34.3 |
| 60 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | 34.1 |
| 61 | Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | 33.0 |
| 62 | Cornish College of the Arts | 32.8 |
| 63 | DigiPen Institute of Technology | 32.7 |
| 64 | Art Center College of Design | 32.4 |
| 65 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 31.5 |
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Corban University | 31.2 |
| 67 | Bethesda University | 30.6 |
| 68 | University of San Francisco | 30.4 |
| 69 | Eastern Oregon University | 29.8 |
| 70 | Life Pacific University | 29.6 |
| 71 | Otis College of Art and Design | 29.4 |
| 72 | Westmont College | 29.3 |
| 73 | Linfield University | 29.1 |
| 74 | Whittier College | 29.0 |
| 75 | George Fox University | 28.7 |
| 76 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | 28.5 |
| 77 | San Diego State University | 27.7 |
| 78 | Point Loma Nazarene University | 27.5 |
| 79 | Westcliff University | 27.5 |
| 80 | Northwest Indian College | 27.3 |
| 81 | Menlo College | 27.0 |
| 82 | San Francisco Bay University | 26.2 |
| 83 | Southern Oregon University | 25.7 |
| 84 | Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | 25.6 |
| 85 | Providence Christian College | 25.5 |
| 86 | Carrington College-Sacramento | 25.4 |
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Reach University | 25.3 |
| 88 | Concordia University-Irvine | 25.0 |
| 89 | Southwestern Oregon Community College | 25.0 |
| 90 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | 25.0 |
| 91 | Warner Pacific University | 24.7 |
| 92 | University of Alaska Fairbanks | 24.7 |
| 93 | University of Redlands | 24.4 |
| 94 | The Evergreen State College | 24.4 |
| 95 | Simpson University | 24.0 |
| 96 | University of California-Irvine | 22.8 |
| 97 | University of California-Los Angeles | 22.7 |
| 98 | William Jessup University | 22.6 |
| 99 | Institute of Culinary Education | 22.3 |
| 100 | University of California-San Diego | 22.2 |
| 101 | Laguna College of Art and Design | 22.2 |
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | Asher College | 22.1 |
| 103 | Portland State University | 21.9 |
| 104 | Seattle Pacific University | 21.9 |
| 105 | Treasure Valley Community College | 21.8 |
| 106 | Whitworth University | 21.7 |
| 107 | Pacific Union College | 21.6 |
| 108 | Feather River Community College District | 21.1 |
| 109 | Oregon Institute of Technology | 19.7 |
| 110 | University of California-Davis | 19.6 |
| 111 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 19.6 |
| 112 | Lincoln University | 19.6 |
| 113 | Western Washington University | 19.4 |
| 114 | California Aeronautical University | 19.4 |
| 115 | California Lutheran University | 19.3 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). 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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