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No school ranked more gender-balanced than Mississippi State University this year in Mississippi. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.3, and gender diversity 99.9.
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 40 colleges ranked on gender diversity in Mississippi, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the balance of men and women across the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 40 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 Mississippi State University this year in Mississippi. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.3, and gender diversity 99.9.
Delta Technical College came in at #2 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Mississippi. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 26.3, and gender diversity 99.9.
A rank of #3 makes Traxlers School of Hair one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Mississippi. Traxlers School of Hair scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 8.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Rust College earned the #4 place in Mississippi. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 13.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Out of the 40 colleges in Mississippi in this year's ranking, Millsaps College landed the #5 spot. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.8, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Blue Mountain Christian University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Blue Mountain Christian University scores 99.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
Mississippi Valley State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 33.7, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
University of Mississippi earned the #8 position in Mississippi. It scores 97.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.8, and gender diversity 97.9.
East Mississippi Community College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 49.0, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
East Central Community College landed the #10 spot in Mississippi this year. The school's gender diversity score is 97.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.7, alongside a 97.2 gender-diversity score.
Coahoma Community College landed the #11 spot in Mississippi this year. It scores 97.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 17.1, alongside a 97.1 gender-diversity score.
Tougaloo College landed the #12 spot in Mississippi this year. Tougaloo College scores 96.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 21.6, and gender diversity 96.9.
Hinds Community College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 96.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.8, alongside a 96.8 gender-diversity score.
Southwest Mississippi Community College landed the #14 spot in Mississippi this year. Southwest Mississippi Community College scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.0, and gender diversity 96.5.
Mississippi College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Copiah-Lincoln Community College scores 96.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.1, and gender diversity 96.2.
Mississippi Delta Community College earned the #17 position in Mississippi. It scores 96.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.3, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
Jones County Junior College earned the #18 position in Mississippi. The school's gender diversity score is 95.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.6, alongside a 95.7 gender-diversity score.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #19 spot in Mississippi this year. It scores 95.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.7, with a gender-diversity score of 95.4.
Northeast Mississippi Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 95.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.8, and gender diversity 95.2.
Northwest Mississippi Community College placed #21 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Mississippi. On gender diversity, it scores 95.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.1, and gender diversity 95.2.
Delta State University placed #22 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Mississippi. The school's gender diversity score is 94.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.4, with a gender-diversity score of 94.7.
Belhaven University placed #23 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Mississippi. It scores 94.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.9, and gender diversity 94.7.
Itawamba Community College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 94.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.1, and gender diversity 94.3.
University of Southern Mississippi placed #25 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Mississippi. University of Southern Mississippi scores 94.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.3, alongside a 94.3 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.
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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