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 18 institutions ranked on gender diversity in District of Columbia, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the balance of men and women across the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluated 18 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in District of Columbia. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 80.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
The Catholic University of America earned the #2 place in District of Columbia. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Georgetown University earned the #3 place in District of Columbia. The school's gender diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
A rank of #4 makes Wesley Theological Seminary one of the most gender-balanced colleges in District of Columbia. The school's gender diversity score is 99.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
A rank of #5 makes Gallaudet University one of the most gender-balanced colleges in District of Columbia. The school's gender diversity score is 96.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.0, and gender diversity 96.7.
George Washington University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 95.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.2, alongside a 95.9 gender-diversity score.
Institute of World Politics placed #7 among the most gender-balanced colleges in District of Columbia. The school's gender diversity score is 95.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.4, alongside a 95.2 gender-diversity score.
American University landed the #8 spot in District of Columbia this year. It scores 95.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.6, and gender diversity 95.1.
Strayer University-Global Region earned the #9 position in District of Columbia. On gender diversity, it scores 92.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.2, and gender diversity 92.9.
University of the District of Columbia came in at #10 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 92.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.0, with a gender-diversity score of 92.8.
Howard University placed #11 among the most gender-balanced colleges in District of Columbia. It scores 88.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.9, alongside a 88.4 gender-diversity score.
Bennett Career Institute ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 81.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 4.6, and gender diversity 81.5.
Career Technical Institute ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 79.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 17.1, and gender diversity 79.4.
Strayer University-District of Columbia earned the #14 position in District of Columbia. It scores 78.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.4, alongside a 78.1 gender-diversity score.
The Chicago School at Washington DC earned the #15 position in District of Columbia. The Chicago School at Washington DC scores 62.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.3, and gender diversity 62.1.
Saint Michael College of Allied Health came in at #16 in this year's ranking. It scores 49.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 2.3, and gender diversity 49.6.
Trinity Washington University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 35.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.3, with a gender-diversity score of 35.7.
The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC earned the #18 position in District of Columbia. The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC scores 21.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.5, and gender diversity 21.9.
*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.
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