Most Diverse BSW Colleges in Tennessee 2026

At #11 for diversity in 2026, Southern Adventist University brings together students from different backgrounds in a way that strengthens the social work learning experience.

Nearly 60.2% of the student body identifies as a racial or ethnic minority, creating a richly diverse learning environment. Southern Adventist University achieves a "High" diversity rating, meaning you'll interact with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. With a 0.80 gender balance ratio, Southern Adventist University maintains one of the more equitable male-to-female splits among BSW programs.

At #31 for diversity, University of Memphis's BSW program offers some variety in its student body, though higher-ranked programs provide more demographic breadth.

Nearly 62.6% of the student body identifies as a racial or ethnic minority, creating a richly diverse learning environment. The school earns our highest diversity classification, reflecting strong demographic breadth across the student body. A gender ratio of 0.68 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

At #144 for diversity, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville'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.

At 23.4% minority enrollment, the student body is less diverse than many BSW programs — something to weigh if cross-cultural exposure is important to you. With a "Low" diversity designation, the campus lacks the demographic breadth you'd find at higher-ranked programs. With a 0.85 gender balance ratio, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville maintains one of the more equitable male-to-female splits among BSW programs.