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University of Nevada-Reno tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Nevada. It scores 15.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
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 31 colleges by geographic diversity in Nevada, 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 help you decide, College Factual analyzed 31 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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University of Nevada-Reno tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Nevada. It scores 15.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
Out of the 31 colleges in Nevada in this year's ranking, University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #2 spot. The school's geographic diversity score is 15.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics earned the #3 place in Nevada. On geographic diversity, it scores 8.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, and gender diversity 11.0.
Out of the 31 colleges in Nevada in this year's ranking, Carrington College-Reno landed the #4 spot. On geographic diversity, it scores 7.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.5, alongside a 85.2 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Nevada. On geographic diversity, it scores 4.8 out of 100.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas earned the #6 position in Nevada. The school's geographic diversity score is 3.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.5, alongside a 46.2 gender-diversity score.
Western Nevada College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Western Nevada College scores 3.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.4, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas landed the #8 spot in Nevada this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 3.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.2, and gender diversity 36.1.
Great Basin College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 2.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.3, and gender diversity 93.4.
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno earned the #10 position in Nevada. The school's geographic diversity score is 2.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.2, and gender diversity 30.0.
Carrington College-Las Vegas landed the #11 spot in Nevada this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 2.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.6, with a gender-diversity score of 97.6.
Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 2.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Northwest Career College earned the #13 position in Nevada. Northwest Career College scores 2.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.7, and gender diversity 67.7.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin landed the #14 spot in Nevada this year. Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin scores 1.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.9, and gender diversity 15.0.
Las Vegas College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Las Vegas College scores 1.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.2, and gender diversity 67.9.
College of Southern Nevada earned the #16 position in Nevada. The school's geographic diversity score is 1.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.5, and gender diversity 98.8.
Milan Institute-Las Vegas placed #17 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Nevada. On geographic diversity, it scores 1.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.2, with a gender-diversity score of 30.9.
Advanced Training Institute came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Advanced Training Institute scores 1.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.3, with a gender-diversity score of 38.5.
Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas landed the #19 spot in Nevada this year. Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas scores 1.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.1, with a gender-diversity score of 31.4.
Nevada State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Nevada State University scores 1.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.6, and gender diversity 85.0.
Avalon Institute-Las Vegas earned the #21 position in Nevada. It scores 0.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.7, alongside a 28.6 gender-diversity score.
United Education Institute-Las Vegas came in at #22 in this year's ranking. United Education Institute-Las Vegas scores 0.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.7, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 0.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.7, with a gender-diversity score of 57.6.
Milan Institute-Sparks earned the #24 position in Nevada. The school's geographic diversity score is 0.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.6, and gender diversity 18.8.
Sierra Academy of Style landed the #25 spot in Nevada this year. It scores 0.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.9, and gender diversity 23.0.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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