2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference

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Colleges and universities with a higher level of geographical diversity have students who come from a wider variety of places. Students who are planning to attend colleges outside of their local area may want to find a campus with higher geographical diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Whitman College	1561	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	37633	45594	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 10 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more Undergraduates 1,561 Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
2	Lewis & Clark College	2139	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	37999	43608	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,139 Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
3	Willamette University	1661	77.09	1,270 – 1,450	29421	38932	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 76% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 34 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Undergraduates 1,661 Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
4	University of Puget Sound	1594	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	43188	46802	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 98% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,594 Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
5	Pacific Northwest College of Art	422	74.85	--	39710	24101	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 422 Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,710 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101
6	Pacific University	1589	89.56	940 – 1,290	35235	46936	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. Undergraduates 1,589 Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
7	George Fox University	3354	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	32171	53568	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Undergraduates 3,354 Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $32,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
8	Linfield University	1652	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	29936	70643	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more Undergraduates 1,652 Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
9	Whitworth University	1867	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Biological and Physical Sciences. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 76% will graduate within 6 years. Undergraduates 1,867 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
10	Pacific Lutheran University	2446	78.02	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Northwest Conference Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Undergraduates 2,446 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212