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Leading the list is Roger Williams University, our #1 most gender-balanced college in Rhode Island. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.8, 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. The ranking below was designed to help you find 21 institutions ranked on gender diversity in Rhode Island, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the balance of men and women across the student body. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 21 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 Roger Williams University, our #1 most gender-balanced college in Rhode Island. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Brown University earned the #2 place in Rhode Island. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Providence College came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Rhode Island. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
New England Institute of Technology came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Rhode Island. New England Institute of Technology scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.6, and gender diversity 99.2.
Out of the 21 colleges in Rhode Island in this year's ranking, University of Rhode Island landed the #5 spot. University of Rhode Island scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Roger Williams University School of Law earned the #6 position in Rhode Island. It scores 95.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.6, and gender diversity 95.1.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence earned the #7 position in Rhode Island. On gender diversity, it scores 95.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.7, and gender diversity 95.1.
Bryant University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Bryant University scores 94.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.5, alongside a 94.9 gender-diversity score.
Community College of Rhode Island came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 94.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.1, with a gender-diversity score of 94.7.
Rhode Island College landed the #10 spot in Rhode Island this year. Rhode Island College scores 92.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.0, with a gender-diversity score of 92.3.
Johnson & Wales University-Online landed the #11 spot in Rhode Island this year. Johnson & Wales University-Online scores 89.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.4, alongside a 89.7 gender-diversity score.
Rhode Island School of Design placed #12 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Rhode Island. The school's gender diversity score is 88.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.8, alongside a 88.8 gender-diversity score.
Salve Regina University landed the #13 spot in Rhode Island this year. It scores 88.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.0, and gender diversity 88.6.
College Unbound placed #14 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Rhode Island. The school's gender diversity score is 81.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.3, with a gender-diversity score of 81.4.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln placed #15 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Rhode Island. The school's gender diversity score is 51.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.7, alongside a 51.9 gender-diversity score.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 46.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 11.8, with a gender-diversity score of 46.9.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island earned the #17 position in Rhode Island. New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island scores 38.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.5, and gender diversity 38.0.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston landed the #18 spot in Rhode Island this year. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston scores 32.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.0, with a gender-diversity score of 32.3.
MotoRing Technical Training Institute landed the #19 spot in Rhode Island this year. The school's gender diversity score is 27.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.8, alongside a 27.4 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Warwick ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 26.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.0, with a gender-diversity score of 26.6.
Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island placed #21 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Rhode Island. It scores 11.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.9, with a gender-diversity score of 11.3.
*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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