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No school ranked more gender-balanced than West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty this year in Michigan. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.5, and gender diversity 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. The ranking below was designed to help you find 131 colleges ranked on gender diversity in Michigan, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluated 131 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more gender-balanced than West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty this year in Michigan. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.5, and gender diversity 100.0.
Hillsdale College earned the #2 place in Michigan. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.0, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Alpena Community College came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Michigan. Alpena Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.4, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
A rank of #4 makes Walsh College one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Michigan. Walsh College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earned the #5 place in Michigan. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Alma College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Michigan State University earned the #7 position in Michigan. Michigan State University scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
Oakland Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.1, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Washtenaw Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.6, and gender diversity 99.7.
Dorsey College-Grand Rapids placed #10 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Michigan. Dorsey College-Grand Rapids scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine earned the #11 position in Michigan. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.0, and gender diversity 99.7.
Adrian College earned the #12 position in Michigan. The school's gender diversity score is 99.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.3, and gender diversity 99.6.
Great Lakes Christian College landed the #13 spot in Michigan this year. It scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Kuyper College earned the #14 position in Michigan. The school's gender diversity score is 99.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.3, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Western Michigan University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Albion College landed the #16 spot in Michigan this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.6, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Northwestern Michigan College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.8, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
University of Michigan-Dearborn landed the #18 spot in Michigan this year. It scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.7, and gender diversity 99.4.
Siena Heights University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Calvin University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.2, and gender diversity 99.2.
Ferris State University placed #22 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Michigan. Ferris State University scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.1, and gender diversity 99.2.
Concordia University Ann Arbor landed the #23 spot in Michigan this year. It scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.9, and gender diversity 99.2.
University of Detroit Mercy came in at #24 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
Grand Rapids Community College placed #25 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Michigan. Grand Rapids Community College scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.5, and gender diversity 99.0.
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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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