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Our analysis found Kenyon College to be the most geographically diverse college in Ohio. It scores 64.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.9, with a gender-diversity score of 97.8.
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 207 institutions by geographic diversity in Ohio, 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). So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 207 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Kenyon College to be the most geographically diverse college in Ohio. It scores 64.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.9, with a gender-diversity score of 97.8.
A rank of #2 makes Oberlin College one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Ohio. It scores 64.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.3.
Franciscan University of Steubenville came in at #3 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Ohio. It scores 63.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
You'll find a welcoming community at Case Western Reserve University, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 62.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.6, and gender diversity 99.9.
Out of the 207 colleges in Ohio in this year's ranking, Denison University landed the #5 spot. On geographic diversity, it scores 60.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.9, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus earned the #6 position in Ohio. On geographic diversity, it scores 56.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.4, alongside a 64.6 gender-diversity score.
University of Northwestern Ohio ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 55.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.1, with a gender-diversity score of 66.7.
Cedarville University earned the #8 position in Ohio. On geographic diversity, it scores 53.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
The College of Wooster landed the #9 spot in Ohio this year. The College of Wooster scores 53.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Valor Christian College placed #10 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Ohio. On geographic diversity, it scores 50.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.9, and gender diversity 98.9.
Xavier University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 49.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.9, alongside a 98.2 gender-diversity score.
Gods Bible School and College earned the #12 position in Ohio. It scores 48.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Cleveland Institute of Music ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 48.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.3, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Stautzenberger College-Maumee earned the #14 position in Ohio. Stautzenberger College-Maumee scores 41.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.0, and gender diversity 70.4.
Ohio Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 37.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.9, alongside a 48.7 gender-diversity score.
University of Dayton came in at #16 in this year's ranking. University of Dayton scores 36.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.9, and gender diversity 99.9.
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 36.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 21.2, and gender diversity 38.8.
Ohio State University-Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 35.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.6, and gender diversity 99.8.
Cleveland Institute of Art landed the #19 spot in Ohio this year. It scores 34.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.9, alongside a 84.5 gender-diversity score.
Miami University-Oxford came in at #20 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 33.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 40.4, and gender diversity 99.6.
Rosedale Bible College placed #21 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Ohio. Rosedale Bible College scores 33.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity.
Ross College-Sylvania placed #22 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Ohio. The school's geographic diversity score is 33.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.1, alongside a 20.2 gender-diversity score.
Bluffton University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 31.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.4, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Central State University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 31.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.6, with a gender-diversity score of 91.9.
Tiffin University landed the #25 spot in Ohio this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 30.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most geographically diverse this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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