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No school ranked more diverse than Champlain College this year in Vermont. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 11 schools by overall diversity in Vermont, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic origin, gender balance, and age range. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 11 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more diverse than Champlain College this year in Vermont. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Norwich University came in at #2 on this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Vermont. It scores 72.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.9, and gender diversity 90.2.
You'll find a welcoming community at Bennington College, which ranked #3 this year. On overall diversity, it scores 70.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.0, and gender diversity 89.3.
Vermont State University came in at #4 on this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Vermont. The school's overall diversity score is 70.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.4, alongside a 95.1 gender-diversity score.
Middlebury College came in at #5 on this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Vermont. The school's overall diversity score is 69.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Landmark College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 68.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.8, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Saint Michael's College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 66.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.8, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
Community College of Vermont placed #8 among the most diverse colleges in Vermont. Community College of Vermont scores 64.7 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.9, and gender diversity 90.0.
University of Vermont came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 62.3 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.2, with a gender-diversity score of 94.7.
Advanced Welding Institute landed the #10 spot in Vermont this year. Advanced Welding Institute scores 46.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 3.5, and gender diversity 50.3.
O'Briens Aveda Institute placed #11 among the most diverse colleges in Vermont. On overall diversity, it scores 38.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 22.3, and gender diversity 37.4.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic representation, gender balance, and age range. 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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