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No school ranked more gender-balanced than Dawson Community College this year in Montana. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.9, and gender diversity 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. This list highlights 24 schools by gender diversity in Montana, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed 24 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 Dawson Community College this year in Montana. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.9, and gender diversity 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Montana State University, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.8, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Rocky Mountain College, which ranked #3 this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
You'll find a welcoming community at Montana State University-Northern, which ranked #4 this year. Montana State University-Northern scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.5, and gender diversity 99.3.
A rank of #5 makes Highlands College of Montana Tech one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Montana. It scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Flathead Valley Community College earned the #6 position in Montana. On gender diversity, it scores 98.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.0, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
Carroll College landed the #7 spot in Montana this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.5, and gender diversity 98.2.
Aaniiih Nakoda College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 97.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 23.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
The University of Montana placed #9 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Montana. The school's gender diversity score is 97.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.8, and gender diversity 97.1.
Helena College University of Montana earned the #10 position in Montana. Helena College University of Montana scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.1, and gender diversity 96.5.
Montana Technological University landed the #11 spot in Montana this year. Montana Technological University scores 95.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.1, and gender diversity 95.4.
Stone Child College earned the #12 position in Montana. Stone Child College scores 95.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 12.6, with a gender-diversity score of 95.3.
Montana State University Billings earned the #13 position in Montana. The school's gender diversity score is 94.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.4.
Little Big Horn College earned the #14 position in Montana. It scores 92.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 3.8, and gender diversity 92.4.
Fort Peck Community College placed #15 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Montana. Fort Peck Community College scores 92.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 30.2, and gender diversity 92.2.
The University of Montana-Western landed the #16 spot in Montana this year. It scores 91.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.9, and gender diversity 91.3.
University of Providence ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. University of Providence scores 90.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.9, alongside a 90.6 gender-diversity score.
Miles Community College earned the #18 position in Montana. On gender diversity, it scores 90.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 33.9, with a gender-diversity score of 90.0.
Salish Kootenai College landed the #19 spot in Montana this year. The school's gender diversity score is 89.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 89.7.
Great Falls College Montana State University landed the #20 spot in Montana this year. Great Falls College Montana State University scores 87.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.4, and gender diversity 87.5.
Blackfeet Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 87.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 10.1, and gender diversity 87.4.
Chief Dull Knife College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 86.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 12.5, alongside a 86.5 gender-diversity score.
Montana Academy of Salons ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 41.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.7, and gender diversity 41.3.
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts landed the #24 spot in Montana this year. Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts scores 17.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 28.1, with a gender-diversity score of 17.9.
*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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