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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference

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Overall diversity rankings include gender and ethnic diversity to measure the differences among students on campus. Colleges and universities with the highest diversity scores have the most ethnic, geographical and gender diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Montana State University	15142	99.38	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 19,900 applications and accepted 99% of them. Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Undergraduates 15,142 Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
2	University of California-Davis	31695	44.35	1,180 – 1,420	17270	58461	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more Undergraduates 31,695 Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
3	The University of Montana	8014	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17370	35729	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Undergraduates 8,014 Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
4	University of Idaho	9656	74.76	980 – 1,230	15111	42602	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference University of Idaho Moscow, ID “A Legacy of Leading” is the motto of the University of Idaho. Founded in 1889, it was the only university in the state until 1963. The Vandals compete in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Undergraduates 9,656 Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,602
5	Eastern Washington University	7640	85.26	990 – 1,100	14767	46469	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Found in Cheney, Eastern Washington University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Eastern Washington University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 7,640 Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,469
6	Portland State University	14932	85.86	1,040 – 1,320	10195	46937	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference Portland State University Portland, OR Located in Portland, Portland State University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $67 for graduate applications. About 60% of students at Portland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 14,932 Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $10,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,937
7	Idaho State University	10834	83.96	--	12174	41377	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Located in Pocatello, Idaho State University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 80% of students at Idaho State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 10,834 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
8	University of Northern Colorado	6598	94.5	960 – 1,200	19376	43756	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Also known as UNC, the university’s motto is "Sapientia in aeternum est" or “Wisdom is eternal.” 93% of UNC students receive institutional grant aid—$5,393 on average. Klawz the Bear is the school's mascot, and their colors are navy blue and gold. Notable alumni of UNC include musicians, champion athletes, and politicians. Undergraduates 6,598 Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,756
9	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	22313	29.96	1,250 – 1,450	17453	72358	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. Undergraduates 22,313 Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $17,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
10	Northern Arizona University	22203	89.61	1,010 – 1,250	16371	47308	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Information Technology, though there are 176 degree programs available. 98% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,702 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Undergraduates 22,203 Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
11	California State University-Sacramento	28619	93.57	900 – 1,130	10110	51074	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA The 305-acre campus at California State University, Sacramento, was named “Tree Campus USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation. It has more than 3,500 trees, including the University Arboretum. The school also features the Julia Morgan House, which was the home of the first woman licensed to practice architecture in the state. Undergraduates 28,619 Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
12	Weber State University	31672	100	970 – 1,180	11333	47061	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Big Sky Conference Weber State University Ogden, UT Undergraduates 31,672 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,061

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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