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No school ranked more geographically diverse than Brown University this year in Rhode Island. Brown University scores 64.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.9, and gender diversity 99.8.
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 16 colleges by geographic diversity in Rhode Island, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on 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 reviewed 16 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more geographically diverse than Brown University this year in Rhode Island. Brown University scores 64.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.9, and gender diversity 99.8.
You'll find a welcoming community at Johnson & Wales University-Online, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 64.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.4, with a gender-diversity score of 89.7.
Out of the 16 colleges in Rhode Island in this year's ranking, Rhode Island School of Design landed the #3 spot. The school's geographic diversity score is 54.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.8, alongside a 88.8 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, which ranked #4 this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 53.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.7, alongside a 95.1 gender-diversity score.
Providence College came in at #5 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Rhode Island. The school's geographic diversity score is 43.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.4, and gender diversity 99.3.
Salve Regina University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 42.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.0, and gender diversity 88.6.
Bryant University placed #7 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Rhode Island. The school's geographic diversity score is 42.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.5, alongside a 94.9 gender-diversity score.
Roger Williams University landed the #8 spot in Rhode Island this year. It scores 39.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.8, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
University of Rhode Island earned the #9 position in Rhode Island. It scores 38.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.9, and gender diversity 98.5.
New England Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot in Rhode Island this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 24.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.6, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
College Unbound placed #11 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Rhode Island. It scores 24.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.3, and gender diversity 81.4.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island earned the #12 position in Rhode Island. New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island scores 14.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.5, and gender diversity 38.0.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln earned the #13 position in Rhode Island. The school's geographic diversity score is 13.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.7, and gender diversity 51.9.
Rhode Island College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. It scores 12.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, alongside a 92.3 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Warwick placed #15 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Rhode Island. It scores 11.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.0, alongside a 26.6 gender-diversity score.
Community College of Rhode Island ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 2.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.1, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
*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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