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Excelsior University tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in New York. Excelsior University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.3, 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. This list highlights 338 colleges by gender diversity in New York, 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 evaluated 338 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Excelsior University tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in New York. Excelsior University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.3, and gender diversity 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, which ranked #2 this year. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.7, and gender diversity 100.0.
Ulster County Community College earned the #3 place in New York. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.2, and gender diversity 100.0.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in New York. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.3, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes SUNY Morrisville one of the most gender-balanced colleges in New York. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.7, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
University at Buffalo came in at #6 in this year's ranking. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.0, and gender diversity 100.0.
Culinary Institute of America placed #7 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New York. Culinary Institute of America scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Hobart William Smith Colleges landed the #8 spot in New York this year. Hobart William Smith Colleges scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
Binghamton University earned the #9 position in New York. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art placed #10 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New York. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Onondaga Community College placed #11 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New York. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
St. Thomas Aquinas College earned the #12 position in New York. St. Thomas Aquinas College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
The Rockefeller University earned the #13 position in New York. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
The Juilliard School landed the #14 spot in New York this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Mohawk Valley Community College landed the #15 spot in New York this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
St Bonaventure University earned the #16 position in New York. St Bonaventure University scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Monroe Community College earned the #17 position in New York. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.7, and gender diversity 99.9.
Canisius University landed the #18 spot in New York this year. Canisius University scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Villa Maria College earned the #19 position in New York. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.0, and gender diversity 99.8.
Manhattan School of Music earned the #20 position in New York. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
Nassau Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.6, and gender diversity 99.8.
DeVry College of New York earned the #22 position in New York. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Cornell University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Cornell University scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
College of Staten Island CUNY ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.3, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Hudson Valley Community College landed the #25 spot in New York this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
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| Rank | College | Gender Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Union College | 99.3 |
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Gender Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | 99.3 |
| 53 | Rockland Community College | 99.2 |
| 54 | Herkimer County Community College | 99.2 |
| 55 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College | 99.2 |
| 56 | Davis College | 99.2 |
| 57 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | 99.2 |
| 58 | Suffolk County Community College | 99.2 |
| 59 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | 99.1 |
| 60 | Sullivan County Community College | 99.1 |
| 61 | Tompkins Cortland Community College | 99.0 |
| 62 | Manhattan University | 99.0 |
| 63 | Finger Lakes Community College | 99.0 |
| 64 | Hamilton College | 99.0 |
| 65 | State University of New York at Cortland | 99.0 |
| 66 | Yeshiva University | 99.0 |
| Rank | College | Gender Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Dutchess Community College | 98.9 |
| 68 | Syracuse University | 98.9 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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