Journal of Diversity in Higher Education

Aims & Scope

Multidisciplinary in perspective, this quarterly journal offers insights into theory and research that can help guide the efforts of institutions of higher education in the pursuit of inclusive excellence.

Journal of Diversity in Higher Education largely publishes empirical research focused on issues related to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in post-secondary environments.

Our manuscripts address the experiences and outcomes of individuals from underrepresented and underserved communities, focusing on institutional barriers and challenges, patterns of access and achievement, and the impact of engaging with diverse students, faculty, and administrators.

We are also interested in work that explores issues related to teaching and learning, policy development and implementation, and leadership and organizational change in diverse learning environments.

We are committed to publishing work that supports efforts to transform institutions, inspire colleagues, engage campus, governmental, and private sector leaders, and articulate culturally competent outcomes.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2841

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1308

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.361

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	59

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Faculty of color in academe: What 20 years of literature tells us.

  Citation: 424

  Authors: Caroline Sotello Viernes, Juan Carlos, J. Luke

• Epistemic exclusion: Scholar(ly) devaluation that marginalizes faculty of color.

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Isis H., Martinque K., NiCole T., Kristie

• Racial microaggressions in the residence halls: Experiences of students of color at a predominantly White university.

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Stacy A., Margaret Browne, Ruby, Jioni A.

• Assessing the value of climate assessments: Progress and future directions.

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Sylvia, Kimberly A., Lucy, Marcela

• Participation in Black Lives Matter and deferred action for childhood arrivals: Modern activism among Black and Latino college students.

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Elan C., Micere, Myles I.

• Faculty women of color: The critical nexus of race and gender.

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Caroline Sotello Viernes, Juan Carlos, Kathleen

• Promoting institutional change through bias literacy.

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Molly, Patricia G., Carol, Linda Baier, Cecelia E., Angela, Eve, Jennifer

• “We’re the unicorns in STEM”: Understanding how academic and social experiences influence sense of belonging for Latina undergraduate students.

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Sarah L., Jennifer M.

• Microaggressions in the learning environment: A systematic review.

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Dotun, Camille, Yaritzy M., Melissa, Eugene, Sun

• The role of perceived race and gender in the evaluation of college teaching on RateMyProfessors.Com.

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Landon D.

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