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University of Maryland-College Park tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Maryland. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.8, 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 68 colleges by gender diversity in Maryland, 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 68 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these gender-balanced colleges below:
University of Maryland-College Park tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Maryland. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Garrett College earned the #2 place in Maryland. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 29.9, and gender diversity 99.9.
Mount St. Mary's University came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Maryland. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.6, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County earned the #5 place in Maryland. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Montgomery College placed #6 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Maryland. The school's gender diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.2, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #7 spot in Maryland this year. University of Maryland Global Campus scores 99.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.5, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Frostburg State University landed the #8 spot in Maryland this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.0, and gender diversity 99.1.
St. John's College landed the #9 spot in Maryland this year. St. John's College scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.0, and gender diversity 99.0.
Frederick Community College earned the #10 position in Maryland. On gender diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.8, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
Washington College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 98.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.3, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore earned the #12 position in Maryland. University of Maryland Eastern Shore scores 98.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.2, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School came in at #13 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 17.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Howard Community College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 82.6, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Salisbury University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.5, and gender diversity 98.0.
Carroll Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 97.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.2, alongside a 97.9 gender-diversity score.
Loyola University Maryland came in at #17 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 97.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.0, alongside a 97.6 gender-diversity score.
Harford Community College landed the #18 spot in Maryland this year. The school's gender diversity score is 97.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.1, alongside a 97.4 gender-diversity score.
Hagerstown Community College earned the #19 position in Maryland. Hagerstown Community College scores 97.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.4, alongside a 97.1 gender-diversity score.
St. Mary's College of Maryland came in at #20 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 96.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.2, and gender diversity 96.8.
Washington Adventist University landed the #21 spot in Maryland this year. On gender diversity, it scores 96.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.2, with a gender-diversity score of 96.6.
Towson University earned the #22 position in Maryland. On gender diversity, it scores 96.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.4, alongside a 96.3 gender-diversity score.
Morgan State University landed the #23 spot in Maryland this year. The school's gender diversity score is 96.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.9, with a gender-diversity score of 96.3.
College of Southern Maryland placed #24 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Maryland. On gender diversity, it scores 96.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.5, and gender diversity 96.2.
Anne Arundel Community College landed the #25 spot in Maryland this year. Anne Arundel Community College scores 96.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.8, and gender diversity 96.1.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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