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No school ranked more gender-balanced than Williams Baptist University this year in Arkansas. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.6, 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. The ranking below was designed to help you find 65 schools ranked on gender diversity in Arkansas, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the balance of men and women across the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 65 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:
No school ranked more gender-balanced than Williams Baptist University this year in Arkansas. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.6, and gender diversity 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Hendrix College, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.7, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes Arkansas State University Three Rivers one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Arkansas. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.1, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Philander Smith University came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Arkansas. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.7, and gender diversity 99.8.
Crowley's Ridge College came in at #5 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Arkansas. Crowley's Ridge College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.6, and gender diversity 99.8.
Shorter College placed #6 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Arkansas. Shorter College scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff came in at #7 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 26.3, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
University of Arkansas ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.7, and gender diversity 99.2.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education landed the #9 spot in Arkansas this year. Arkansas Colleges of Health Education scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
University of the Ozarks landed the #10 spot in Arkansas this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.0.
Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 98.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Central Baptist College earned the #12 position in Arkansas. The school's gender diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.0, and gender diversity 98.6.
Ouachita Baptist University earned the #13 position in Arkansas. On gender diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.2, and gender diversity 98.6.
Arkansas State University Mid-South came in at #14 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 98.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.5, and gender diversity 98.5.
North Arkansas College landed the #15 spot in Arkansas this year. North Arkansas College scores 98.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 36.1, alongside a 98.4 gender-diversity score.
Harding University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.6, alongside a 98.4 gender-diversity score.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 98.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.4, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Arkansas Tech University placed #18 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Arkansas. On gender diversity, it scores 98.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.3, alongside a 98.0 gender-diversity score.
Lyon College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. It scores 97.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.4, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
Ecclesia College earned the #20 position in Arkansas. On gender diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.8, and gender diversity 97.7.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 97.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.2, and gender diversity 97.7.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith earned the #22 position in Arkansas. On gender diversity, it scores 97.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.0, and gender diversity 97.2.
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton landed the #23 spot in Arkansas this year. It scores 97.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.4, and gender diversity 97.2.
Henderson State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Henderson State University scores 97.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.7, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
National Park College earned the #25 position in Arkansas. National Park College scores 96.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.7, alongside a 96.8 gender-diversity score.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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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