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No school ranked more gender-balanced than County College of Morris this year in New Jersey. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.4, 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 123 schools by gender diversity in New Jersey, 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 123 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 County College of Morris this year in New Jersey. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.4, and gender diversity 100.0.
A rank of #2 makes Raritan Valley Community College one of the most gender-balanced colleges in New Jersey. Raritan Valley Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.3, and gender diversity 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Fortis Institute - Wayne, which ranked #3 this year. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.3, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Out of the 123 colleges in New Jersey in this year's ranking, Rowan University landed the #4 spot. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.2, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Bergen Community College, which ranked #5 this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
New Brunswick Theological Seminary earned the #6 position in New Jersey. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.4, and gender diversity 99.9.
DeVry University-New Jersey came in at #7 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
Princeton University earned the #8 position in New Jersey. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.8, and gender diversity 99.9.
Rutgers University-Newark ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Sussex County Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Sussex County Community College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.8, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Mercer County Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.6, and gender diversity 99.7.
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine placed #12 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Jersey. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.7, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Princeton Theological Seminary came in at #13 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.7, and gender diversity 99.7.
Drew University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.6, and gender diversity 99.7.
Brookdale Community College landed the #15 spot in New Jersey this year. It scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.7, and gender diversity 99.6.
Fortis Institute - Lawrenceville earned the #16 position in New Jersey. It scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Middlesex College placed #17 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Jersey. Middlesex College scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.5, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Saint Peter's University earned the #18 position in New Jersey. Saint Peter's University scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School landed the #19 spot in New Jersey this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #20 spot in New Jersey this year. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 76.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Warren County Community College earned the #21 position in New Jersey. On gender diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.0.
New Community Career & Technical Institute placed #22 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Jersey. It scores 98.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 26.4, and gender diversity 98.9.
Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Rider University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Rider University scores 98.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Seton Hall University earned the #25 position in New Jersey. The school's gender diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.7, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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