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Pacific Rim Christian University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Hawaii. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 87.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. The ranking below was designed to help you find 18 institutions ranked on gender diversity in Hawaii, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the balance of men and women across the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 18 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Pacific Rim Christian University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Hawaii. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 87.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Honolulu Community College earned the #2 place in Hawaii. Honolulu Community College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Out of the 18 colleges in Hawaii in this year's ranking, Hawaii Institute of Hair Design landed the #3 spot. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.2.
Brigham Young University-Hawaii came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Hawaii. The school's gender diversity score is 98.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.2, and gender diversity 98.1.
A rank of #5 makes University of Hawaii at Manoa one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Hawaii. The school's gender diversity score is 96.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.6.
Leeward Community College landed the #6 spot in Hawaii this year. On gender diversity, it scores 96.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.4, with a gender-diversity score of 96.2.
Kauai Community College placed #7 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Hawaii. The school's gender diversity score is 94.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.1, with a gender-diversity score of 94.7.
Hawaii Pacific University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Hawaii Pacific University scores 94.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 86.7, and gender diversity 94.5.
University of Hawaii at Hilo ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. University of Hawaii at Hilo scores 93.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.0, with a gender-diversity score of 93.7.
Hawaii Community College earned the #10 position in Hawaii. The school's gender diversity score is 93.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.9, with a gender-diversity score of 93.7.
Kapiolani Community College landed the #11 spot in Hawaii this year. It scores 93.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, with a gender-diversity score of 93.1.
University of Hawaii-West Oahu earned the #12 position in Hawaii. On gender diversity, it scores 92.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.2, and gender diversity 92.9.
Windward Community College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 92.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.7, with a gender-diversity score of 92.8.
University of Hawaii Maui College placed #14 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Hawaii. The school's gender diversity score is 91.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.5, alongside a 91.0 gender-diversity score.
Chaminade University of Honolulu came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 84.6, alongside a 85.4 gender-diversity score.
Hawaii Medical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 42.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.9, alongside a 42.2 gender-diversity score.
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage came in at #17 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 34.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.8, and gender diversity 34.6.
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 7.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.4, and gender diversity 7.0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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