Most Diverse BSW Colleges in Tennessee 2026

Ranked #27 for diversity in 2026, Southern Adventist University falls in the middle of the pack. The student body has some variety, which is better than many comparable programs.

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 #83 for diversity, University of Memphis'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.

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.

Middle Tennessee State University ranks #195 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

About 35.8% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities, providing a moderately diverse campus experience. A "Moderate" diversity level means you'll encounter some demographic variety, though not as much as top-ranked programs. With a 0.85 gender balance ratio, Middle Tennessee State University maintains one of the more equitable male-to-female splits among BSW programs.

Austin Peay State University comes in at #200 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.

The student body is 43.7% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. With a "High" diversity designation, this campus offers the kind of inclusive environment that social work education benefits from. The gender balance ratio of 0.66 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

At #320 for diversity, Trevecca Nazarene 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 44.3% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. The gender balance ratio of 0.51 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

At #384 for diversity, Le Moyne-Owen 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.

Nearly 99.2% of the student body identifies as a racial or ethnic minority, creating a richly diverse learning environment. The school's "Low" diversity rating indicates limited demographic variety — an important consideration for social work students. A gender ratio of 0.64 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

At #403 for diversity, Tennessee State 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.

Nearly 90.0% of the student body identifies as a racial or ethnic minority, creating a richly diverse learning environment. Tennessee State University receives a "Low" diversity classification, suggesting the student body is more homogeneous than most BSW programs. A gender ratio of 0.53 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

At #404 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.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga ranks #429 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

About 25.9% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities, providing a moderately diverse campus experience. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. A gender ratio of 0.70 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

At #432 for diversity, Union 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.

With 32.6% minority enrollment, Union University offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. The gender balance ratio of 0.55 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

Milligan University ranks #440 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

The 22.7% minority enrollment rate suggests limited demographic diversity, which may affect the range of perspectives in your classes. Milligan University receives a "Low" diversity classification, suggesting the student body is more homogeneous than most BSW programs. With a 0.87 gender balance ratio, Milligan University maintains one of the more equitable male-to-female splits among BSW programs.

Lipscomb University ranks #477 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

The student body is 29.3% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. The gender balance ratio of 0.58 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

Freed-Hardeman University ranks #508 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

The 17.6% minority enrollment rate suggests limited demographic diversity, which may affect the range of perspectives in your classes. Freed-Hardeman University receives a "Low" diversity classification, suggesting the student body is more homogeneous than most BSW programs. A gender ratio of 0.77 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

The University of Tennessee-Martin ranks #521 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

At 24.5% minority enrollment, the student body is less diverse than many BSW programs — something to weigh if cross-cultural exposure is important to you. A "Moderate" diversity level means you'll encounter some demographic variety, though not as much as top-ranked programs. The gender balance ratio of 0.58 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

Belmont University comes in at #523 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.

The student body is 26.8% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. Belmont University earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. A gender ratio of 0.52 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

King University ranks #526 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

At 24.5% 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. A gender ratio of 0.64 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

At #533 for diversity, Tennessee Wesleyan 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.

With 29.5% minority enrollment, Tennessee Wesleyan University offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. The school's "Low" diversity rating indicates limited demographic variety — an important consideration for social work students. The gender balance ratio of 0.59 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

East Tennessee State University ranks #548 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

Only 20.8% of students come from minority backgrounds, which is lower than average for social work programs. The school's "Low" diversity rating indicates limited demographic variety — an important consideration for social work students. At 0.63 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.

Lincoln Memorial University ranks #572 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.

The 22.7% minority enrollment rate suggests limited demographic diversity, which may affect the range of perspectives in your classes. Lincoln Memorial University receives a "Low" diversity classification, suggesting the student body is more homogeneous than most BSW programs. At 0.44 for gender balance, the student population skews heavily in one direction — not unusual for BSW programs, but noticeable.