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Our analysis found Centenary College of Louisiana to be the most gender-balanced college in Louisiana. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.0, 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 89 colleges by gender diversity in Louisiana, 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 89 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Centenary College of Louisiana to be the most gender-balanced college in Louisiana. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.0, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College came in at #2 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Louisiana. Central Louisiana Technical Community College scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.6, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Louisiana Christian University earned the #3 place in Louisiana. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
Out of the 89 colleges in Louisiana in this year's ranking, Louisiana Tech University landed the #4 spot. Louisiana Tech University scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Out of the 89 colleges in Louisiana in this year's ranking, River Parishes Community College landed the #5 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.8, and gender diversity 99.9.
University of New Orleans placed #6 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Louisiana. University of New Orleans scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.8, and gender diversity 99.8.
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus placed #7 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Louisiana. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 14.6, and gender diversity 99.7.
SOWELA Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.7, and gender diversity 99.6.
Northshore Technical Community College earned the #9 position in Louisiana. On gender diversity, it scores 99.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.6, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Bridges Christian College earned the #10 position in Louisiana. The school's gender diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 25.9, and gender diversity 99.0.
Louisiana Culinary Institute earned the #11 position in Louisiana. It scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.7, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College placed #12 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Louisiana. It scores 98.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Stevensons Academy of Hair Design placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Louisiana. Stevensons Academy of Hair Design scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 0.0, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.3, and gender diversity 98.2.
Louisiana Delta Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 97.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.8, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 97.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.3, and gender diversity 97.4.
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College scores 96.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.5, alongside a 96.8 gender-diversity score.
Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #18 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 96.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.4, and gender diversity 96.2.
South Louisiana Community College earned the #19 position in Louisiana. The school's gender diversity score is 95.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.8, alongside a 95.1 gender-diversity score.
Nunez Community College placed #20 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Louisiana. The school's gender diversity score is 95.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.0, alongside a 95.1 gender-diversity score.
McNeese State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 95.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.7, alongside a 95.1 gender-diversity score.
Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 94.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.6, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
Baton Rouge Community College earned the #23 position in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Community College scores 94.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.6, with a gender-diversity score of 94.6.
Nicholls State University placed #24 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Louisiana. Nicholls State University scores 94.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.6, and gender diversity 94.2.
Grambling State University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 93.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 19.5, alongside a 93.5 gender-diversity score.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most gender-balanced 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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