Diversity often means race, ethnicity or tribal affiliation, but also extends well beyond those factors to sexual identity and orientation, income level, first-generation status, cultural background and gender. Meeting classmates from different backgrounds and cultural experiences can be a valuable learning experience for students.

Only one school from South Carolina, Coker University, made the Top 10 Most Diverse Schools in the Carolinas.

1. Methodist University

2. Duke University

3. North Carolina Wesleyan College

4. St. Andrews University – North Carolina

5. University of Mount Olive

6. Queens University of Charlotte

7. Coker University

8. Davidson College

9. Barton College

10. Guilford College