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Our analysis found Bates College to be the most gender-balanced college in Maine. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.5, with a gender-diversity score of 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 31 colleges ranked on gender diversity in Maine, 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 31 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Bates College to be the most gender-balanced college in Maine. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.5, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
A rank of #2 makes Colby College one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Maine. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.7, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Northern Maine Community College came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Maine. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 29.2, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 31 colleges in Maine in this year's ranking, Bowdoin College landed the #4 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Eastern Maine Community College, which ranked #5 this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Maine landed the #6 spot in Maine this year. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.0, and gender diversity 99.7.
Thomas College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.9, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
University of Maine at Presque Isle came in at #8 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 98.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
Southern Maine Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 98.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.6, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
Central Maine Community College landed the #10 spot in Maine this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.0, alongside a 98.4 gender-diversity score.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 97.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.6, and gender diversity 97.2.
Washington County Community College landed the #12 spot in Maine this year. On gender diversity, it scores 95.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.5, and gender diversity 95.6.
York County Community College earned the #13 position in Maine. York County Community College scores 95.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 32.8, alongside a 95.1 gender-diversity score.
University of Southern Maine placed #14 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Maine. University of Southern Maine scores 94.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.8, with a gender-diversity score of 94.0.
Kennebec Valley Community College placed #15 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Maine. Kennebec Valley Community College scores 94.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 29.0, and gender diversity 94.0.
University of Maine at Augusta came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 92.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.9, alongside a 92.5 gender-diversity score.
Husson University earned the #17 position in Maine. Husson University scores 91.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 36.7, with a gender-diversity score of 91.1.
University of Maine at Fort Kent came in at #18 in this year's ranking. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.6, alongside a 86.7 gender-diversity score.
University of New England earned the #19 position in Maine. The school's gender diversity score is 86.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.2, and gender diversity 86.5.
College of the Atlantic ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 86.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.3, with a gender-diversity score of 86.2.
University of Maine at Farmington landed the #21 spot in Maine this year. The school's gender diversity score is 84.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.3, with a gender-diversity score of 84.2.
Northeast Technical Institute ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 83.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.3, alongside a 83.5 gender-diversity score.
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts placed #23 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Maine. On gender diversity, it scores 81.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.4, and gender diversity 81.1.
Maine College of Art & Design earned the #24 position in Maine. Maine College of Art & Design scores 79.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.2, and gender diversity 79.3.
Beal University landed the #25 spot in Maine this year. Beal University scores 79.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.9, and gender diversity 79.1.
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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