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Leading the list is Dartmouth College, our #1 most gender-balanced college in New England. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, 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. We have ranked 258 schools ranked on gender diversity in New England, 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 analyzed 258 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Leading the list is Dartmouth College, our #1 most gender-balanced college in New England. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Central Connecticut State University, which ranked #2 this year. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.3, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in New England. Thomas More College of Liberal Arts scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.0, and gender diversity 100.0.
Roger Williams University earned the #4 place in New England. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.8, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Bates College came in at #5 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in New England. Bates College scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.5, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Plymouth State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Plymouth State University scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
Colby College ranked #7 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 67.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Northern Maine Community College placed #8 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New England. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 29.2, and gender diversity 99.9.
University of Connecticut-Stamford earned the #9 position in New England. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.4, and gender diversity 99.9.
Dean College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Williams College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Bowdoin College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.7, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Eastern Maine Community College placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New England. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst landed the #14 spot in New England this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.5, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Northeastern University placed #15 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New England. Northeastern University scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.5, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace placed #16 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New England. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.7, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering placed #17 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New England. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Trinity College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Trinity College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.8, and gender diversity 99.9.
Clark University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.4, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Sterling College placed #21 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New England. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Brown University landed the #22 spot in New England this year. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 81.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Manchester Community College earned the #23 position in New England. Manchester Community College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Stonehill College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Stonehill College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Mitchell College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Mitchell College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.7, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Gender Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Northpoint Bible College | 99.1 |
| 52 | University of Connecticut | 99.0 |
*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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