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Our analysis found Bryan University to be the most geographically diverse college in Arizona. It scores 71.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.5, and gender diversity 55.2.
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 77 institutions by geographic diversity in Arizona, 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 77 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 Bryan University to be the most geographically diverse college in Arizona. It scores 71.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.5, and gender diversity 55.2.
Sonoran Desert Institute came in at #2 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Arizona. Sonoran Desert Institute scores 70.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.6, alongside a 17.4 gender-diversity score.
American InterContinental University System earned the #3 place in Arizona. It scores 69.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.7, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #4 makes Arizona State University Digital Immersion one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Arizona. On geographic diversity, it scores 68.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.0, and gender diversity 94.8.
University of Phoenix-Arizona earned the #5 place in Arizona. The school's geographic diversity score is 63.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.7, with a gender-diversity score of 88.0.
Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix placed #6 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Arizona. On geographic diversity, it scores 61.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, with a gender-diversity score of 38.1.
Sessions College for Professional Design placed #7 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 58.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.0, and gender diversity 92.9.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott placed #8 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 57.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.1, alongside a 85.2 gender-diversity score.
Grand Canyon University placed #9 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Arizona. Grand Canyon University scores 57.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.2, alongside a 83.9 gender-diversity score.
Crestpoint University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 56.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.5, alongside a 64.6 gender-diversity score.
University of Advancing Technology came in at #11 in this year's ranking. University of Advancing Technology scores 49.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.4, and gender diversity 76.5.
University of Arizona placed #12 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Arizona. University of Arizona scores 45.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Justice University earned the #13 position in Arizona. Justice University scores 45.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.8, and gender diversity 94.9.
Arizona Christian University placed #14 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Arizona. On geographic diversity, it scores 44.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.1, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences earned the #15 position in Arizona. The school's geographic diversity score is 42.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.4, alongside a 63.4 gender-diversity score.
Rio Salado College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 40.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc came in at #17 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 37.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.7, alongside a 35.6 gender-diversity score.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #18 spot in Arizona this year. Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores 36.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.4, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Ottawa University-Surprise came in at #19 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 35.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.5, alongside a 94.4 gender-diversity score.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts landed the #20 spot in Arizona this year. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts scores 32.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.3, with a gender-diversity score of 26.8.
Commercial Divers International landed the #21 spot in Arizona this year. Commercial Divers International scores 31.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity.
Community Christian College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 28.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.1, with a gender-diversity score of 37.3.
Arizona Culinary Institute landed the #23 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 22.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.0, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Tohono O'odham Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Tohono O'odham Community College scores 21.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 11.0, and gender diversity 75.8.
Northern Arizona University landed the #25 spot in Arizona this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 21.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.6, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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