Most Diverse BSW Colleges 2026

James A. Rhodes State College comes in at #221 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 9.6% of students come from minority backgrounds, which is lower than average for social work programs. With a "Low" diversity designation, the campus lacks the demographic breadth you'd find at higher-ranked programs. The gender balance ratio of 0.56 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

At #222 for diversity, Washington State Community 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.

Only 8.0% of students come from minority backgrounds, which is lower than average for social work programs. With a "Low" diversity designation, the campus lacks the demographic breadth you'd find at higher-ranked programs. The gender balance ratio of 0.53 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

At #223 for diversity, Southern State Community 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 8.2% 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. A gender ratio of 0.50 shows this program has the typical gender imbalance found in social work education.