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 98 institutions by overall diversity in Puerto Rico, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic origin, gender balance, and age range. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 98 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Puerto Rico. On overall diversity, it scores 67.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 8.2, and gender diversity 99.2.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, which ranked #2 this year. The school's overall diversity score is 63.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 1.7, with a gender-diversity score of 90.4.
Universidad Central Del Caribe earned the #3 place in Puerto Rico. The school's overall diversity score is 61.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 15.0, and gender diversity 95.0.
Out of the 98 colleges in Puerto Rico in this year's ranking, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati landed the #4 spot. EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati scores 60.4 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 5.4, with a gender-diversity score of 85.9.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian came in at #5 on this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Puerto Rico. EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian scores 58.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.8, and gender diversity 88.6.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan came in at #6 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 58.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 1.0, alongside a 85.4 gender-diversity score.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. Universidad Adventista de las Antillas scores 57.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 13.6, alongside a 95.4 gender-diversity score.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras placed #8 among the most diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. On overall diversity, it scores 56.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 36.8, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico landed the #9 spot in Puerto Rico this year. Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico scores 56.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama came in at #10 in this year's ranking. The school's overall diversity score is 55.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 2.3, and gender diversity 90.4.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez earned the #11 position in Puerto Rico. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez scores 55.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 17.1, and gender diversity 99.4.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. On overall diversity, it scores 55.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 1.6, with a gender-diversity score of 68.1.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro came in at #13 in this year's ranking. The school's overall diversity score is 55.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 5.0, alongside a 95.7 gender-diversity score.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba earned the #14 position in Puerto Rico. It scores 54.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 0.0, and gender diversity 79.6.
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico landed the #15 spot in Puerto Rico this year. On overall diversity, it scores 53.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 1.9, with a gender-diversity score of 88.3.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon earned the #16 position in Puerto Rico. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon scores 52.8 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 1.5, and gender diversity 92.8.
Colegio Universitario de San Juan placed #17 among the most diverse colleges in Puerto Rico. Colegio Universitario de San Juan scores 51.9 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.0, alongside a 96.6 gender-diversity score.
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado landed the #18 spot in Puerto Rico this year. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado scores 51.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Huertas College earned the #19 position in Puerto Rico. The school's overall diversity score is 51.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 0.0, and gender diversity 99.6.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce scores 50.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 2.3, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. It scores 49.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 7.8, alongside a 92.8 gender-diversity score.
Advantage Technical College-Aguadilla earned the #22 position in Puerto Rico. The school's overall diversity score is 49.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 0.0, and gender diversity 96.7.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo earned the #23 position in Puerto Rico. The school's overall diversity score is 49.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 3.8, with a gender-diversity score of 83.6.
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music landed the #24 spot in Puerto Rico this year. On overall diversity, it scores 48.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 7.1, and gender diversity 92.6.
Universidad Central de Bayamon came in at #25 in this year's ranking. The school's overall diversity score is 48.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 1.8, and gender diversity 90.5.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs 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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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