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No school ranked more gender-balanced than Sterling College this year in Vermont. Sterling College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
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 15 schools ranked on gender diversity in Vermont, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 15 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more gender-balanced than Sterling College this year in Vermont. Sterling College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
You'll find a welcoming community at Middlebury College, which ranked #2 this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.1, and gender diversity 99.3.
Out of the 15 colleges in Vermont in this year's ranking, Landmark College landed the #3 spot. It scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.8, and gender diversity 99.2.
Champlain College came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Vermont. On gender diversity, it scores 98.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.0, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Saint Michael's College earned the #5 place in Vermont. Saint Michael's College scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Vermont State University landed the #6 spot in Vermont this year. It scores 95.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.4, alongside a 95.1 gender-diversity score.
University of Vermont earned the #7 position in Vermont. On gender diversity, it scores 94.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.2, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
Vermont Law and Graduate School placed #8 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Vermont. It scores 94.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.3, and gender diversity 94.1.
Norwich University placed #9 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Vermont. The school's gender diversity score is 90.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.9, with a gender-diversity score of 90.2.
Community College of Vermont ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 90.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.9, alongside a 90.0 gender-diversity score.
Bennington College landed the #11 spot in Vermont this year. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.0, alongside a 89.3 gender-diversity score.
Vermont College of Fine Arts landed the #12 spot in Vermont this year. On gender diversity, it scores 83.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.4, alongside a 83.7 gender-diversity score.
SIT Graduate Institute placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Vermont. The school's gender diversity score is 79.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.3, alongside a 79.3 gender-diversity score.
Advanced Welding Institute ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 50.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 3.5, alongside a 50.3 gender-diversity score.
O'Briens Aveda Institute earned the #15 position in Vermont. The school's gender diversity score is 37.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 22.3, alongside a 37.4 gender-diversity score.
*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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