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Central Connecticut State University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Connecticut. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.3, 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 44 colleges ranked on gender diversity in Connecticut, 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 44 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Central Connecticut State University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Connecticut. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.3, and gender diversity 100.0.
A rank of #2 makes University of Connecticut-Stamford one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Connecticut. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.4, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, which ranked #3 this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.7, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Trinity College earned the #4 place in Connecticut. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Mitchell College one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Connecticut. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.7, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
University of New Haven ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.9, and gender diversity 99.8.
Western Connecticut State University earned the #7 position in Connecticut. Western Connecticut State University scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Yale University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Yale University scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 79.7, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot in Connecticut this year. Wesleyan University scores 99.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.1, and gender diversity 99.1.
University of Connecticut came in at #10 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.4, and gender diversity 99.0.
Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.8, and gender diversity 98.6.
University of Connecticut-Avery Point ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 98.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.5, and gender diversity 98.5.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 98.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.2.
University of Bridgeport came in at #14 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 98.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Fairfield University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Fairfield University scores 97.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.6.
Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 97.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.6.
University of Hartford placed #17 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Connecticut. On gender diversity, it scores 97.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.8, alongside a 97.5 gender-diversity score.
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford earned the #18 position in Connecticut. It scores 97.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 81.3, alongside a 97.5 gender-diversity score.
Connecticut State Community College landed the #19 spot in Connecticut this year. Connecticut State Community College scores 97.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.5, and gender diversity 97.2.
Connecticut College placed #20 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Connecticut. It scores 96.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.2, and gender diversity 96.8.
United States Coast Guard Academy ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 96.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.3, alongside a 96.7 gender-diversity score.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton landed the #22 spot in Connecticut this year. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.9, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain placed #23 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Connecticut. Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain scores 95.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.6, alongside a 95.5 gender-diversity score.
Sacred Heart University landed the #24 spot in Connecticut this year. The school's gender diversity score is 95.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.9, alongside a 95.2 gender-diversity score.
Quinnipiac University placed #25 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Connecticut. Quinnipiac University scores 94.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.6, alongside a 94.9 gender-diversity score.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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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