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DePauw University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Indiana. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.5, 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 94 institutions by gender diversity in Indiana, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 94 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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DePauw University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Indiana. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.5, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Trine University came in at #2 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Indiana. Trine University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 40.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Vincennes University came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Indiana. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.6, and gender diversity 100.0.
A rank of #4 makes Indiana University-Bloomington one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Indiana. Indiana University-Bloomington scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
A rank of #5 makes Purdue University Fort Wayne one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Indiana. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.9, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Anderson University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.3, and gender diversity 100.0.
Franklin College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Franklin College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.8, and gender diversity 99.9.
Union Bible College placed #8 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Indiana. Union Bible College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
University of Notre Dame ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Hanover College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Earlham College placed #11 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Indiana. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Manchester University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Manchester University scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.3, and gender diversity 99.7.
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Taylor University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.2, and gender diversity 99.5.
Marian University-Ancilla ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Marian University-Ancilla scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.7, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Purdue University Northwest earned the #16 position in Indiana. On gender diversity, it scores 99.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.2, and gender diversity 99.2.
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.8, and gender diversity 99.0.
Valparaiso University earned the #18 position in Indiana. Valparaiso University scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.8, and gender diversity 98.6.
Grace College and Theological Seminary landed the #19 spot in Indiana this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.1, and gender diversity 98.4.
Indiana State University landed the #20 spot in Indiana this year. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.2.
Bethel University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.7, and gender diversity 98.2.
Purdue University-Main Campus came in at #22 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.2, and gender diversity 98.2.
Indiana Institute of Technology placed #23 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Indiana. The school's gender diversity score is 97.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.4, with a gender-diversity score of 97.8.
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 97.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.5, and gender diversity 97.5.
Huntington University landed the #25 spot in Indiana this year. On gender diversity, it scores 96.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.7.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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