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Leading the list is Morris College, our #1 most gender-balanced college in South Carolina. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 14.3, 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. This list highlights 82 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in South Carolina, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the balance of men and women across the student body. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 82 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Leading the list is Morris College, our #1 most gender-balanced college in South Carolina. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 14.3, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Benedict College came in at #2 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in South Carolina. Benedict College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
Out of the 82 colleges in South Carolina in this year's ranking, Clemson University landed the #3 spot. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.0, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 82 colleges in South Carolina in this year's ranking, Wofford College landed the #4 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Limestone University earned the #5 place in South Carolina. Limestone University scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.2, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Voorhees University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Newberry College earned the #7 position in South Carolina. Newberry College scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.1, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
University of South Carolina-Union landed the #8 spot in South Carolina this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.5, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Bob Jones University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.4, and gender diversity 99.4.
North Greenville University landed the #10 spot in South Carolina this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.4, and gender diversity 99.3.
Sherman College of Chiropractic earned the #11 position in South Carolina. On gender diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Columbia International University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Allen University earned the #13 position in South Carolina. Allen University scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 13.5, and gender diversity 99.2.
Coastal Carolina University earned the #14 position in South Carolina. The school's gender diversity score is 99.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.7, and gender diversity 99.2.
Spartanburg Methodist College landed the #15 spot in South Carolina this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.1, and gender diversity 99.1.
Tri-County Technical College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Tri-County Technical College scores 99.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.0, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Presbyterian College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.2, and gender diversity 99.0.
Coker University landed the #18 spot in South Carolina this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
University of South Carolina-Sumter came in at #19 in this year's ranking. University of South Carolina-Sumter scores 98.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.2, and gender diversity 98.7.
South Carolina State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. South Carolina State University scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 18.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Miller-Motte College-Charleston earned the #21 position in South Carolina. The school's gender diversity score is 98.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.5, alongside a 98.4 gender-diversity score.
University of South Carolina-Lancaster earned the #22 position in South Carolina. The school's gender diversity score is 97.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.9, and gender diversity 97.8.
University of South Carolina-Columbia landed the #23 spot in South Carolina this year. University of South Carolina-Columbia scores 97.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.2, with a gender-diversity score of 97.7.
Furman University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 97.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.4, alongside a 97.6 gender-diversity score.
Clinton College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 97.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 22.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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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