by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 102 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in Other U.S. Territories, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based 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 evaluated 102 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. On geographic diversity, it scores 33.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 5.4, and gender diversity 85.9.
Out of the 102 colleges in Other U.S. Territories in this year's ranking, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao landed the #2 spot. The school's geographic diversity score is 30.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 1.6, and gender diversity 68.1.
Out of the 102 colleges in Other U.S. Territories in this year's ranking, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba landed the #3 spot. It scores 27.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 0.0, and gender diversity 79.6.
You'll find a welcoming community at EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 22.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.8, with a gender-diversity score of 88.6.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan came in at #5 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Other U.S. Territories. On geographic diversity, it scores 22.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 1.0, and gender diversity 85.4.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas placed #6 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. Universidad Adventista de las Antillas scores 21.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 13.6, alongside a 95.4 gender-diversity score.
NUC University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 12.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 23.8, and gender diversity 92.7.
MyrAngel Beauty Institute ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 12.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 13.0, and gender diversity 66.6.
University of Guam came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 11.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.1, and gender diversity 97.5.
University of the Virgin Islands ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 10.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.9, and gender diversity 87.9.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon scores 8.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 1.5, alongside a 92.8 gender-diversity score.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama came in at #12 in this year's ranking. It scores 6.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 2.3, alongside a 90.4 gender-diversity score.
Mech-Tech College landed the #13 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. Mech-Tech College scores 6.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 4.7, and gender diversity 31.8.
Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television landed the #14 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. It scores 3.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 0.0, with a gender-diversity score of 85.2.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez landed the #15 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 2.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 17.1, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 1.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 1.8, alongside a 98.9 gender-diversity score.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro placed #17 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. It scores 1.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 5.0, alongside a 95.7 gender-diversity score.
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico landed the #18 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico scores 1.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 1.9, with a gender-diversity score of 88.3.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce landed the #19 spot in Other U.S. Territories this year. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce scores 1.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 2.3, and gender diversity 94.7.
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao placed #20 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. On geographic diversity, it scores 1.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 20.8, and gender diversity 91.2.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo scores 1.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 2.6, with a gender-diversity score of 96.0.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla placed #22 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla scores 1.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 1.0, with a gender-diversity score of 97.1.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo placed #23 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Other U.S. Territories. The school's geographic diversity score is 1.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 1.0, and gender diversity 92.6.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German scores 0.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 0.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina earned the #25 position in Other U.S. Territories. It scores 0.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 18.2, alongside a 92.6 gender-diversity score.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most geographically diverse 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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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