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 253 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in Pennsylvania, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the balance of men and women across the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 253 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
Not every student measures diversity the same way. Drill down by location, or explore the overall, racial-ethnic, gender, economic, and age diversity rankings, or other rankings below.
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Explore the leading colleges below:
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Pennsylvania. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.6, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.3, and gender diversity 100.0.
A rank of #3 makes Lancaster Bible College one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Pennsylvania. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.6, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Out of the 253 colleges in Pennsylvania in this year's ranking, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus landed the #4 spot. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.5, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Westminster College earned the #5 place in Pennsylvania. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.7, and gender diversity 100.0.
Lafayette College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.2, and gender diversity 100.0.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly placed #7 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Pennsylvania. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 23.7, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Allegheny College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.1, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Geneva College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.9, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Lehigh University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Cairn University-Langhorne placed #11 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Pennsylvania. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.6, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Swarthmore College placed #12 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Pennsylvania. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 82.6, and gender diversity 99.9.
Gettysburg College earned the #13 position in Pennsylvania. Gettysburg College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
Ursinus College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.6, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Grove City College landed the #15 spot in Pennsylvania this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 22.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Juniata College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.1, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Walnut Hill College placed #17 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Pennsylvania. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.9, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology landed the #18 spot in Pennsylvania this year. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.7, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Bucknell University placed #19 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Pennsylvania. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Lycoming College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Franklin and Marshall College landed the #21 spot in Pennsylvania this year. Franklin and Marshall College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.8, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.7, and gender diversity 99.7.
Washington & Jefferson College placed #23 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Pennsylvania. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.0, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Community College of Allegheny County came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Community College of Allegheny County scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.5, and gender diversity 99.6.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Gender Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Scranton | 98.6 |
*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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