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Our analysis found Dean College to be the most gender-balanced college in Massachusetts. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.1, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
by our College Data Analytics Team
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This ranking is based on the balance of men and women across the student body. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 119 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 Dean College to be the most gender-balanced college in Massachusetts. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.1, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Williams College came in at #2 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Massachusetts. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.3, and gender diversity 99.9.
Out of the 119 colleges in Massachusetts in this year's ranking, University of Massachusetts-Amherst landed the #3 spot. University of Massachusetts-Amherst scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
A rank of #4 makes Franklin W Olin College of Engineering one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Massachusetts. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 77.3, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Northeastern University one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Massachusetts. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.5, and gender diversity 99.9.
Clark University earned the #6 position in Massachusetts. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.6, and gender diversity 99.9.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth came in at #7 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Stonehill College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Western New England University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Amherst College earned the #10 position in Massachusetts. It scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 79.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Eastern Nazarene College landed the #11 spot in Massachusetts this year. Eastern Nazarene College scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.2, and gender diversity 99.6.
Harvard University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.8, and gender diversity 99.5.
The New England Conservatory of Music ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.2, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Boston College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Boston College scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
College of the Holy Cross earned the #15 position in Massachusetts. The school's gender diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.3, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Springfield College placed #16 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Massachusetts. It scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.4, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Northpoint Bible College landed the #17 spot in Massachusetts this year. Northpoint Bible College scores 99.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.8, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell came in at #18 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 98.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.7, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
Berklee College of Music came in at #19 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 98.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.7, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
Rob Roy Academy-Worcester earned the #20 position in Massachusetts. Rob Roy Academy-Worcester scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.8, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
Brandeis University earned the #21 position in Massachusetts. Brandeis University scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.9, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology earned the #22 position in Massachusetts. The school's gender diversity score is 98.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.7, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Merrimack College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 49.5, and gender diversity 98.6.
Hebrew College placed #24 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Massachusetts. The school's gender diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 5.6, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
Boston University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.5, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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