Most Diverse BSW Colleges in Nebraska 2026

6 ranked BSW programs in Nebraska

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All 6 Ranked Colleges in Nebraska

1
Union Adventist University

Lincoln, NE · Private · 729 students

National #166
62.1 / 100
46.8%
Minority Students
High
Diversity Level
$26,640
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #166 for diversity, Union Adventist University's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

The student body is 46.8% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. The school earns our highest diversity classification, reflecting strong demographic breadth across the student body. At 0.66 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

2
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public · 14,972 students

National #205
58.9 / 100
38.8%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$6,536
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #205 for diversity, University of Nebraska at Omaha's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

With 38.8% minority enrollment, University of Nebraska at Omaha offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. University of Nebraska at Omaha earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. The gender balance ratio of 0.75 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

3
Creighton University

Omaha, NE · Private · 8,581 students

National #344
46.5 / 100
31.2%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$45,000
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Creighton University comes in at #344 on our 2026 diversity list. The student body is less diverse than many BSW programs, which is worth considering given the profession's emphasis on cultural competence.

With 31.2% minority enrollment, Creighton University offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. A "Moderate" diversity level means you'll encounter some demographic variety, though not as much as top-ranked programs. The gender balance ratio of 0.68 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

4
Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE · Private · 1,654 students

National #412
40.6 / 100
24.4%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$40,648
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Nebraska Wesleyan University comes in at #412 on our 2026 diversity list. The student body is less diverse than many BSW programs, which is worth considering given the profession's emphasis on cultural competence.

Only 24.4% of students come from minority backgrounds, which is lower than average for social work programs. Nebraska Wesleyan University receives a "Low" diversity classification, suggesting the student body is more homogeneous than most BSW programs. A gender ratio of 0.78 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

5
University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE · Public · 5,881 students

National #554
23.2 / 100
24.1%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$6,480
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #554 for diversity, University of Nebraska at Kearney's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

The 24.1% minority enrollment rate suggests limited demographic diversity, which may affect the range of perspectives in your classes. The school's "Low" diversity rating indicates limited demographic variety — an important consideration for social work students. At 0.55 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

6
Chadron State College

Chadron, NE · Public · 2,098 students

National #564
20.8 / 100
22.1%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$5,376
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #564 for diversity, Chadron State College's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

The 22.1% minority enrollment rate suggests limited demographic diversity, which may affect the range of perspectives in your classes. With a "Low" diversity designation, the campus lacks the demographic breadth you'd find at higher-ranked programs. At 0.51 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.