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Moraine Park Technical College tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Wisconsin. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.4, 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. This list highlights 78 colleges by gender diversity in Wisconsin, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 78 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Moraine Park Technical College tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Wisconsin. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.4, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Lakeshore Technical College, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Waukesha County Technical College earned the #3 place in Wisconsin. Waukesha County Technical College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.2, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned the #4 place in Wisconsin. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Wisconsin-Stout, which ranked #5 this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 36.9, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earned the #6 position in Wisconsin. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Beloit College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Northland College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Northland College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.5, and gender diversity 99.8.
University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. University of Wisconsin-Madison scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Gateway Technical College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.6, and gender diversity 99.7.
Lawrence University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.5, and gender diversity 99.7.
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Wisconsin Lutheran College placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Wisconsin. On gender diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Madison Area Technical College landed the #14 spot in Wisconsin this year. Madison Area Technical College scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.5, and gender diversity 99.5.
Ripon College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #16 spot in Wisconsin this year. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Carthage College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.5, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Mid-State Technical College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.4, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Western Technical College landed the #19 spot in Wisconsin this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.0, and gender diversity 99.1.
Maranatha Baptist University earned the #20 position in Wisconsin. On gender diversity, it scores 99.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.9, and gender diversity 99.1.
Saint Norbert College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.2, and gender diversity 99.0.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. University of Wisconsin-Parkside scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.7, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee landed the #23 spot in Wisconsin this year. It scores 98.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.6, and gender diversity 98.7.
Marquette University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Marquette University scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.4, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
Northcentral Technical College earned the #25 position in Wisconsin. Northcentral Technical College scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.8, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most gender-balanced this year:
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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