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Leading the list is Boise Bible College, our #1 most gender-balanced college in Idaho. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 19.9, 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 27 institutions ranked on gender diversity in Idaho, 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 evaluated 27 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Leading the list is Boise Bible College, our #1 most gender-balanced college in Idaho. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 19.9, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
The College of Idaho earned the #2 place in Idaho. The College of Idaho scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.5, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
A rank of #3 makes University of Idaho one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Idaho. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.8, and gender diversity 99.9.
New Saint Andrews College earned the #4 place in Idaho. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.5, and gender diversity 99.7.
Out of the 27 colleges in Idaho in this year's ranking, Brigham Young University-Idaho landed the #5 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 99.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.7, and gender diversity 99.6.
College of Western Idaho placed #6 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Idaho. On gender diversity, it scores 99.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.9, and gender diversity 99.1.
Northwest Nazarene University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Northwest Nazarene University scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.8, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Boise State University earned the #8 position in Idaho. On gender diversity, it scores 97.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.4, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
College of Southern Idaho came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 97.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.1, alongside a 97.5 gender-diversity score.
Idaho State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Idaho State University scores 97.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.7, and gender diversity 97.2.
College of Eastern Idaho earned the #11 position in Idaho. The school's gender diversity score is 96.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.7, alongside a 96.8 gender-diversity score.
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine came in at #12 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 96.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.8, and gender diversity 96.3.
North Idaho College earned the #13 position in Idaho. It scores 96.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.0.
Lewis-Clark State College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Lewis-Clark State College scores 93.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.6, alongside a 93.7 gender-diversity score.
Boise Barber College earned the #15 position in Idaho. The school's gender diversity score is 79.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.5, and gender diversity 79.7.
Carrington College-Boise ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 71.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.1, with a gender-diversity score of 71.7.
Paul Mitchell the School Nampa ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Paul Mitchell the School Nampa scores 66.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.0, alongside a 66.2 gender-diversity score.
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus placed #18 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Idaho. On gender diversity, it scores 60.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.7, and gender diversity 60.7.
Paul Mitchell the School Boise earned the #19 position in Idaho. It scores 59.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.6, with a gender-diversity score of 59.3.
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus landed the #20 spot in Idaho this year. Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus scores 51.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.4, alongside a 51.0 gender-diversity score.
Aveda Institute - Twin Falls landed the #21 spot in Idaho this year. The school's gender diversity score is 45.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.4, with a gender-diversity score of 45.7.
Aveda Institute - Boise came in at #22 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 42.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.5, alongside a 42.2 gender-diversity score.
Elevate Salon Institute - Chubbuck came in at #23 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 33.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.8, and gender diversity 33.7.
Austin Kade Academy landed the #24 spot in Idaho this year. On gender diversity, it scores 33.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 32.1, with a gender-diversity score of 33.1.
Paul Mitchell the School Rexburg landed the #25 spot in Idaho this year. On gender diversity, it scores 26.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.1, with a gender-diversity score of 26.6.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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