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Arizona State University Digital Immersion earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Arizona. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.8.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 77 schools ranked on overall diversity in Arizona, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on several factors of the student body: racial/ethnic makeup, geographic origin, gender balance, and age range. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 77 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Arizona State University Digital Immersion earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Diverse Colleges ranking in Arizona. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.8.
Out of the 77 colleges in Arizona in this year's ranking, University of Phoenix-Arizona landed the #2 spot. The school's overall diversity score is 80.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.7, with a gender-diversity score of 88.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at American InterContinental University System, which ranked #3 this year. On overall diversity, it scores 80.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.7, and gender diversity 97.7.
A rank of #4 makes Grand Canyon University one of the most diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 79.3 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.2, with a gender-diversity score of 83.9.
Out of the 77 colleges in Arizona in this year's ranking, Sessions College for Professional Design landed the #5 spot. It scores 78.3 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.0, with a gender-diversity score of 92.9.
Chamberlain University-Arizona came in at #6 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 76.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.5, and gender diversity 66.1.
Arizona Christian University earned the #7 position in Arizona. On overall diversity, it scores 76.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.1, and gender diversity 98.6.
East Valley Institute of Technology placed #8 among the most diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 75.9 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
University of Arizona landed the #9 spot in Arizona this year. University of Arizona scores 75.1 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
University of Advancing Technology ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. It scores 74.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.4, alongside a 76.5 gender-diversity score.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #11 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 73.1 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
Rio Salado College placed #12 among the most diverse colleges in Arizona. The school's overall diversity score is 72.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
Bryan University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. Bryan University scores 71.4 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.5, with a gender-diversity score of 55.2.
Cochise County Community College District landed the #14 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 70.5 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.4, and gender diversity 95.7.
Pima Community College landed the #15 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 70.1 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
Ottawa University-Surprise placed #16 among the most diverse colleges in Arizona. Ottawa University-Surprise scores 69.6 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.5, alongside a 94.4 gender-diversity score.
Arizona Culinary Institute ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. Arizona Culinary Institute scores 69.2 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Northern Arizona University placed #18 among the most diverse colleges in Arizona. On overall diversity, it scores 69.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.6, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
South Mountain Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. South Mountain Community College scores 68.9 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.9, and gender diversity 97.9.
Mesa Community College earned the #20 position in Arizona. Mesa Community College scores 68.7 out of 100 for overall diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.2, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Phoenix College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. On overall diversity, it scores 68.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.4, and gender diversity 96.0.
Crestpoint University placed #22 among the most diverse colleges in Arizona. On overall diversity, it scores 68.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.5, and gender diversity 64.6.
Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most diverse colleges. Paul Mitchell the School Phoenix scores 68.3 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.9, and gender diversity 30.5.
Glendale Community College placed #24 among the most diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 68.0 out of 100 for overall diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Yavapai College placed #25 among the most diverse colleges in Arizona. Yavapai College scores 67.8 out of 100 for overall diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.0, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most diverse this year:
*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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