The Most Diverse Colleges and Universities in The U.S.

Recent data reveals a significant representation of ethnic and racial diversity in student enrollment in the US. This is not just limited to domestic students; international students contribute notably to campus multiculturalism. Faculty diversity, however, lags behind student diversity, with efforts underway to address this imbalance.

Many universities are actively implementing programs to enhance diversity, ranging from targeted recruitment strategies to comprehensive support systems for minority students. Government policies, too, play a crucial role, with legislation and funding models designed to encourage diversity in higher education.

Case studies of universities like UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan exemplify successful diversity initiatives. These institutions demonstrate the effectiveness of strategic planning and community involvement in fostering an inclusive academic environment.

The below compilation of colleges and universities in the U.S. is intended to aid your college selection, leading you towards a campus where diversity is more than just a statistic – it's a fundamental part of the community ethos.

Note: A higher index indicates higher diversity.

	Diversity Index	Students Body
Stanford University Stanford CA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	87.42	99.53	24.4%	58.5%	$14,402	4%	96%
California Institute of Technology Pasadena CA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	84.72	94.21	29.4%	92.2%	$30,162	4%	93%
Harvard University Cambridge MA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	80.36	99.67	23.9%	N/A	$13,910	4%	97%
Columbia University New York NY 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	81.54	99.45	37.0%	N/A	$12,411	4%	97%
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	85.23	97.39	29.2%	N/A	$30,958	4%	96%
Princeton University Princeton NJ 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	81.91	99.58	22.8%	82.6%	$20,908	4%	98%
Yale University New Haven CT 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	81.65	99.72	21.6%	93.6%	$20,605	5%	97%
Brown University Providence RI 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	82.29	99.93	18.6%	96.5%	$25,028	6%	96%
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	79.78	98.64	22.8%	82.7%	$14,578	6%	96%
Duke University Durham NC 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	76.41	99.54	21.4%	N/A	$27,297	6%	96%
Dartmouth College Hanover NH 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	70.57	99.98	17.0%	97.3%	$24,078	6%	94%
University of Chicago Chicago IL 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	80.86	99.39	28.5%	N/A	$33,727	6%	96%
Pomona College Claremont CA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	88.82	99.16	11.3%	N/A	$17,000	7%	93%
Northwestern University Evanston IL 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	77.66	99.60	17.8%	N/A	$29,999	7%	95%
Vanderbilt University Nashville TN 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	72.44	98.71	11.7%	89.5%	$27,553	7%	93%
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	79.52	99.18	22.5%	N/A	$20,680	8%	95%
Swarthmore College Swarthmore PA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	88.44	100.00	15.4%	89.9%	$19,733	8%	94%
United States Naval Academy Annapolis MD 4 year • Public	69.75	81.79	1.3%	92.6%	N/A	8%	91%
Cornell University Ithaca NY 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	83.88	99.85	24.4%	64.3%	$24,262	9%	94%
Amherst College Amherst MA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	86.41	99.92	10.4%	N/A	$18,809	9%	92%
Williams College Williamstown MA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	76.68	99.84	9.8%	N/A	$14,487	9%	94%
Bowdoin College Brunswick ME 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	69.09	99.98	7.1%	91.5%	$26,727	9%	94%
Colby College Waterville ME 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	64.18	99.66	9.5%	N/A	$17,912	9%	87%
Rice University Houston TX 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	85.25	97.73	25.5%	56.1%	$18,521	10%	92%
Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans LA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	58.14	95.09	10.6%	91.5%	$45,048	10%	86%
Harvey Mudd College Claremont CA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	90.39	100.00	8.5%	N/A	$33,838	10%	94%
Grinnell College Grinnell IA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	63.87	99.76	19.4%	91.5%	$37,423	10%	87%
Stanbridge University Irvine CA 4 year • Private (For Profit)	85.12	71.38	N/A	N/A	$36,905	10%	76%
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 4 year • Public	87.36	98.23	14.5%	21.9%	$13,393	11%	92%
Claremont McKenna College Claremont CA 4 year • Private (Non Profit)	83.94	99.98	15.5%	52.1%	$21,663	11%	93%

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