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Our analysis found Dartmouth College to be the most gender-balanced college in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
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 28 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in New Hampshire, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the balance of men and women across the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual analyzed 28 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 Dartmouth College to be the most gender-balanced college in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 28 colleges in New Hampshire in this year's ranking, Thomas More College of Liberal Arts landed the #2 spot. 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.
A rank of #3 makes Plymouth State University one of the most gender-balanced colleges in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Manchester Community College, which ranked #4 this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.5, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of New Hampshire at Manchester, which ranked #5 this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.1, and gender diversity 99.8.
Keene State College earned the #6 position in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.7, and gender diversity 99.6.
Lakes Region Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Lakes Region Community College scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.3, and gender diversity 99.5.
New England College placed #9 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Nashua Community College placed #10 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 99.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Great Bay Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.6, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Franklin Pierce University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Franklin Pierce University scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus earned the #13 position in New Hampshire. It scores 98.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 37.1, and gender diversity 98.3.
Saint Anselm College landed the #14 spot in New Hampshire this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 27.9, and gender diversity 98.0.
White Mountains Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 97.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.8, alongside a 97.1 gender-diversity score.
Rivier University placed #16 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 96.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.5, with a gender-diversity score of 96.4.
NHTI-Concord's Community College earned the #17 position in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 95.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.3, and gender diversity 95.2.
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 94.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.5.
River Valley Community College landed the #19 spot in New Hampshire this year. River Valley Community College scores 92.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.8, alongside a 92.6 gender-diversity score.
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online earned the #20 position in New Hampshire. On gender diversity, it scores 86.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.9, with a gender-diversity score of 86.9.
Colby-Sawyer College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.2, alongside a 83.0 gender-diversity score.
Harmony Health Care Institute landed the #22 spot in New Hampshire this year. It scores 78.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.3, with a gender-diversity score of 78.1.
St Joseph School of Nursing earned the #23 position in New Hampshire. The school's gender diversity score is 72.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.5, with a gender-diversity score of 72.2.
Antioch University-New England ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 67.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.5, alongside a 67.3 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett landed the #25 spot in New Hampshire this year. The school's gender diversity score is 42.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.3, and gender diversity 42.1.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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