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Our analysis found DeVry University-Georgia to be the most diverse college in Georgia. It scores 77.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.4, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
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 116 colleges by overall diversity in Georgia, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic origin, gender balance, and age range. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 116 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 DeVry University-Georgia to be the most diverse college in Georgia. It scores 77.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.4, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Life University, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 76.3 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.4, and gender diversity 100.0.
Out of the 116 colleges in Georgia in this year's ranking, Emory University landed the #3 spot. Emory University scores 75.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.7, and gender diversity 96.4.
A rank of #4 makes Point University one of the most diverse colleges in Georgia. It scores 74.3 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.2, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Georgia State University one of the most diverse colleges in Georgia. On overall diversity, it scores 73.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.7, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
Augusta University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. It scores 72.7 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.6, with a gender-diversity score of 92.1.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College landed the #7 spot in Georgia this year. It scores 72.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.3, alongside a 96.2 gender-diversity score.
Middle Georgia State University earned the #8 position in Georgia. On overall diversity, it scores 72.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.3, and gender diversity 99.1.
Savannah College of Art and Design ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. On overall diversity, it scores 71.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.7, and gender diversity 87.9.
Valdosta State University landed the #10 spot in Georgia this year. Valdosta State University scores 71.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.0, and gender diversity 89.5.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #11 spot in Georgia this year. It scores 70.8 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.1.
Columbus State University landed the #12 spot in Georgia this year. The school's overall diversity score is 70.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.8, and gender diversity 97.2.
South University-Savannah Online earned the #13 position in Georgia. The school's overall diversity score is 70.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.1, and gender diversity 81.2.
Mercer University earned the #14 position in Georgia. The school's overall diversity score is 70.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.3, with a gender-diversity score of 91.6.
Georgia Military College placed #15 among the most diverse colleges in Georgia. On overall diversity, it scores 70.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.0, and gender diversity 95.2.
Wesleyan College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. It scores 69.9 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.3, and gender diversity 78.3.
Georgia Gwinnett College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. The school's overall diversity score is 69.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.8, alongside a 97.4 gender-diversity score.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service earned the #18 position in Georgia. On overall diversity, it scores 68.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.4.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus earned the #19 position in Georgia. It scores 68.9 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.0, alongside a 90.1 gender-diversity score.
Georgia Highlands College landed the #20 spot in Georgia this year. It scores 68.9 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.1, and gender diversity 92.8.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #21 spot in Georgia this year. On overall diversity, it scores 68.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.2, and gender diversity 98.2.
Emmanuel University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. The school's overall diversity score is 68.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.6, and gender diversity 100.0.
University of West Georgia ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. It scores 68.7 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.9, alongside a 89.3 gender-diversity score.
Kennesaw State University landed the #24 spot in Georgia this year. It scores 68.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.6, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Brewton-Parker College landed the #25 spot in Georgia this year. It scores 68.4 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.6, with a gender-diversity score of 96.6.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most diverse this year:
*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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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