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Wilberforce University tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Ohio. Wilberforce University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 27.9, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
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 231 institutions by gender diversity in Ohio, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the balance of men and women across the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 231 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Explore the leading colleges below:
Wilberforce University tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Ohio. Wilberforce University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 27.9, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
University of Akron Main Campus came in at #2 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Ohio. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.5, and gender diversity 100.0.
John Carroll University earned the #3 place in Ohio. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.2, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Ohio State University-Marion Campus came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Ohio. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Cleveland Institute of Music one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Ohio. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.3, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Ohio State University-Newark Campus earned the #6 position in Ohio. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
Payne Theological Seminary ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 12.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
Wittenberg University landed the #8 spot in Ohio this year. Wittenberg University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.1, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
University of Mount Union came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.0, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County earned the #10 position in Ohio. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 36.5, and gender diversity 100.0.
Owens Community College placed #11 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Ohio. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.9, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Apollo Career Center earned the #12 position in Ohio. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
Case Western Reserve University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Northeast Ohio Medical University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Northeast Ohio Medical University scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.2, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Dayton came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Heidelberg University landed the #16 spot in Ohio this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 34.2, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Hocking College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 37.4, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Ohio Technical Center at Vantage Career Center came in at #18 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 28.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Hiram College placed #19 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Ohio. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
Ohio Northern University landed the #20 spot in Ohio this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
Ohio State University-Main Campus placed #21 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Ohio. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.6, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Denison University placed #22 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Ohio. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.9, and gender diversity 99.8.
Lake Erie College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Lake Erie College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
The College of Wooster came in at #24 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.1, and gender diversity 99.7.
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education landed the #25 spot in Ohio this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 22.5, and gender diversity 99.7.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
References
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