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Leading the list is Oregon State University, our #1 most gender-balanced college in Oregon. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.1, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 59 schools by gender diversity in Oregon, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the balance of men and women across the student body. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 59 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Leading the list is Oregon State University, our #1 most gender-balanced college in Oregon. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.1, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Carrington College, Portland came in at #2 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Oregon. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.3, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Clackamas Community College, which ranked #3 this year. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.7, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 59 colleges in Oregon in this year's ranking, Clatsop Community College landed the #4 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.3, and gender diversity 99.8.
A rank of #5 makes Lane Community College one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Oregon. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Corban University placed #6 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Oregon. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus landed the #7 spot in Oregon this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.4, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Central Oregon Community College landed the #8 spot in Oregon this year. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School earned the #9 position in Oregon. Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
Chemeketa Community College earned the #10 position in Oregon. The school's gender diversity score is 99.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.6, and gender diversity 99.2.
Oregon Institute of Technology placed #11 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Oregon. On gender diversity, it scores 99.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.8, and gender diversity 99.1.
Portland Community College earned the #12 position in Oregon. Portland Community College scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.1, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
University of Oregon placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Oregon. University of Oregon scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.5, and gender diversity 99.0.
Mt Hood Community College landed the #14 spot in Oregon this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Linn-Benton Community College placed #15 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Oregon. It scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.8, and gender diversity 98.8.
Rogue Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 98.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.8, and gender diversity 98.7.
Blue Mountain Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.3, and gender diversity 98.6.
Treasure Valley Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Treasure Valley Community College scores 98.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.0, and gender diversity 98.4.
Portland State University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Portland State University scores 98.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.8, and gender diversity 98.0.
Willamette University placed #20 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Oregon. On gender diversity, it scores 98.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.6, and gender diversity 98.0.
Klamath Community College placed #21 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Oregon. It scores 97.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.0, with a gender-diversity score of 97.9.
Reed College earned the #22 position in Oregon. On gender diversity, it scores 97.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.9, alongside a 97.9 gender-diversity score.
Tillamook Bay Community College placed #23 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Oregon. On gender diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.7, with a gender-diversity score of 97.7.
Bushnell University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 97.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.0, alongside a 97.0 gender-diversity score.
Eastern Oregon University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Eastern Oregon University scores 96.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.5, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
References
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