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Rice University tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Texas. Rice University scores 54.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.8, and gender diversity 98.8.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 282 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Texas, 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 analyzed 282 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Rice University tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Texas. Rice University scores 54.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.8, and gender diversity 98.8.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service earned the #2 place in Texas. The school's geographic diversity score is 52.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.9, and gender diversity 81.1.
The Recording Conservatory of Austin came in at #3 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Texas. The Recording Conservatory of Austin scores 52.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.1, alongside a 51.9 gender-diversity score.
Southern Methodist University came in at #4 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Texas. It scores 50.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.1, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Texas Christian University one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Texas. It scores 49.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.9, alongside a 96.3 gender-diversity score.
University of Dallas landed the #6 spot in Texas this year. University of Dallas scores 46.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.6, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
CCI Training Center, Arlington earned the #7 position in Texas. It scores 46.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.3, with a gender-diversity score of 37.7.
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology landed the #8 spot in Texas this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 43.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.0, alongside a 70.4 gender-diversity score.
Baylor University landed the #9 spot in Texas this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 38.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.0.
Western Texas College placed #10 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Texas. It scores 35.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.2, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Remington College-Online Dallas landed the #11 spot in Texas this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 31.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.8, alongside a 97.5 gender-diversity score.
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #12 spot in Texas this year. The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary scores 28.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.1, with a gender-diversity score of 87.3.
North American University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 28.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.6, with a gender-diversity score of 94.2.
Paul Quinn College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 27.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.9, and gender diversity 95.4.
LeTourneau University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 26.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Trinity University landed the #16 spot in Texas this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 26.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Huston-Tillotson University placed #17 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Texas. It scores 25.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
Southwestern Adventist University placed #18 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Texas. It scores 25.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.7, alongside a 98.9 gender-diversity score.
Nelson University earned the #19 position in Texas. The school's geographic diversity score is 24.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
Wiley University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 23.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 32.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Jarvis Christian University placed #21 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Texas. It scores 23.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.4, and gender diversity 99.4.
Texas Southern University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Texas Southern University scores 22.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 34.4, alongside a 93.0 gender-diversity score.
Central Texas College landed the #23 spot in Texas this year. Central Texas College scores 21.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.9, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 21.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.7, and gender diversity 84.7.
CyberTex Institute of Technology landed the #25 spot in Texas this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 19.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.7, and gender diversity 91.4.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Geographic Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of North Texas | 11.1 |
| 52 | Dallas Baptist University | 10.8 |
| 53 | Pima Medical Institute-El Paso | 10.8 |
| 54 | Panola College | 10.7 |
| 55 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 10.3 |
| 56 | The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest | 10.3 |
| 57 | Midwestern State University | 10.2 |
*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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