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Our analysis found Eckerd College to be the most geographically diverse college in Florida. The school's geographic diversity score is 66.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.5, and gender diversity 87.4.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. The ranking below was designed to help you find 227 institutions ranked on geographic diversity in Florida, 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). So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 227 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these geographically diverse colleges below:
Our analysis found Eckerd College to be the most geographically diverse college in Florida. The school's geographic diversity score is 66.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.5, and gender diversity 87.4.
You'll find a welcoming community at Full Sail University, which ranked #2 this year. Full Sail University scores 65.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.5, with a gender-diversity score of 90.7.
You'll find a welcoming community at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, which ranked #3 this year. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide scores 64.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.5, with a gender-diversity score of 69.9.
Ultimate Medical Academy came in at #4 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Florida. Ultimate Medical Academy scores 64.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.4, with a gender-diversity score of 22.1.
A rank of #5 makes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Florida. The school's geographic diversity score is 62.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.1, with a gender-diversity score of 87.2.
Ave Maria University placed #6 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Florida. The school's geographic diversity score is 60.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
The University of Tampa earned the #7 position in Florida. The school's geographic diversity score is 58.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.9, and gender diversity 97.9.
University of Miami placed #8 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Florida. On geographic diversity, it scores 57.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Universal Technical Institute-Orlando scores 56.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.0, alongside a 27.8 gender-diversity score.
Ringling College of Art and Design landed the #10 spot in Florida this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 55.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.2, with a gender-diversity score of 82.5.
Florida College landed the #11 spot in Florida this year. Florida College scores 54.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Florida Institute of Technology landed the #12 spot in Florida this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 53.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.5, and gender diversity 98.6.
Lynn University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Lynn University scores 53.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.4, and gender diversity 99.5.
Beacon College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Beacon College scores 52.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.3, with a gender-diversity score of 96.0.
Jacksonville University landed the #15 spot in Florida this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 51.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.4, alongside a 91.1 gender-diversity score.
Palm Beach Atlantic University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 48.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.0, with a gender-diversity score of 95.3.
Rollins College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Rollins College scores 46.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.9, with a gender-diversity score of 97.4.
Flagler College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 45.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.5, with a gender-diversity score of 90.8.
Southeastern University landed the #19 spot in Florida this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 45.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.3, with a gender-diversity score of 97.9.
Nova Southeastern University earned the #20 position in Florida. On geographic diversity, it scores 41.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.1, and gender diversity 85.7.
Everglades University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 40.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.2, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Florida Southern College landed the #22 spot in Florida this year. Florida Southern College scores 40.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.8, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
Barry University landed the #23 spot in Florida this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 34.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.3, alongside a 92.2 gender-diversity score.
Saint Leo University placed #24 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Florida. On geographic diversity, it scores 32.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.4, alongside a 98.4 gender-diversity score.
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology came in at #25 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 32.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.8, with a gender-diversity score of 59.5.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most geographically diverse this year:
*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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