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 75 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in Oklahoma, 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 reviewed 75 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:
Oral Roberts University tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. Oral Roberts University scores 51.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 82.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.0.
A rank of #2 makes Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology scores 43.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.9, alongside a 45.9 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 75 colleges in Oklahoma in this year's ranking, Oklahoma City University landed the #3 spot. The school's geographic diversity score is 42.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.9, with a gender-diversity score of 94.8.
A rank of #4 makes University of Tulsa one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. University of Tulsa scores 42.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.9, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University earned the #5 place in Oklahoma. It scores 37.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.5, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 32.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.4, and gender diversity 96.8.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Oklahoma Christian University scores 32.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.2, and gender diversity 99.1.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College landed the #8 spot in Oklahoma this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 31.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.4, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus landed the #9 spot in Oklahoma this year. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus scores 29.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.1, and gender diversity 99.8.
Southern Nazarene University landed the #10 spot in Oklahoma this year. Southern Nazarene University scores 29.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.1, and gender diversity 98.5.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus earned the #11 position in Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus scores 28.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.6, and gender diversity 99.8.
Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #12 spot in Oklahoma this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 23.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.2, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Southwestern Christian University landed the #13 spot in Oklahoma this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 21.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 21.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.9, alongside a 96.8 gender-diversity score.
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa scores 20.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.3, with a gender-diversity score of 60.9.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #16 spot in Oklahoma this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 19.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.8, and gender diversity 96.3.
Western Oklahoma State College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. It scores 18.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.9, and gender diversity 94.0.
Eastern Oklahoma State College earned the #18 position in Oklahoma. It scores 15.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.6, and gender diversity 89.0.
Mid-America Christian University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 14.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.1, alongside a 88.8 gender-diversity score.
Northern Oklahoma College placed #20 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Oklahoma. Northern Oklahoma College scores 14.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.5, with a gender-diversity score of 94.8.
Murray State College earned the #21 position in Oklahoma. The school's geographic diversity score is 12.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.0, alongside a 87.2 gender-diversity score.
Redlands Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 11.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.9, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
East Central University landed the #23 spot in Oklahoma this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 11.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.8, with a gender-diversity score of 95.3.
Northeastern State University earned the #24 position in Oklahoma. It scores 11.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.9, and gender diversity 93.5.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology earned the #25 position in Oklahoma. On geographic diversity, it scores 10.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.6, with a gender-diversity score of 92.7.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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