1
Our analysis found Tusculum University to be the most gender-balanced college in Tennessee. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.8, 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 122 institutions by gender diversity in Tennessee, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 122 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
Your ideal mix depends on what matters most to you. Drill down by location, or explore the overall, racial-ethnic, gender, economic, and age diversity rankings, or other rankings below.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our tool College Combat to weigh schools on the factors you care about most.
Learn more about these gender-balanced colleges below:
Our analysis found Tusculum University to be the most gender-balanced college in Tennessee. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 122 colleges in Tennessee in this year's ranking, Visible Music College landed the #2 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.0, and gender diversity 100.0.
A rank of #3 makes Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Tennessee. Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.3, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Out of the 122 colleges in Tennessee in this year's ranking, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Paris landed the #4 spot. Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Paris scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 37.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Milligan University, which ranked #5 this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.5, and gender diversity 99.9.
Northeast State Community College placed #6 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Tennessee. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 29.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
Johnson University earned the #7 position in Tennessee. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.5, and gender diversity 99.9.
Tennessee Technological University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.5, and gender diversity 99.8.
Welch College earned the #9 position in Tennessee. Welch College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.0, and gender diversity 99.8.
Cumberland University earned the #10 position in Tennessee. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.5, and gender diversity 99.8.
Maryville College landed the #11 spot in Tennessee this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
The University of the South earned the #12 position in Tennessee. The University of the South scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.2, and gender diversity 99.6.
Christian Brothers University earned the #13 position in Tennessee. On gender diversity, it scores 99.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 80.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Middle Tennessee State University earned the #14 position in Tennessee. The school's gender diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville came in at #15 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.8, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Pellissippi State Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Pellissippi State Community College scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.6, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Bryan College-Dayton earned the #17 position in Tennessee. The school's gender diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.0, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Southern Adventist University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.8, and gender diversity 99.0.
Memphis Theological Seminary ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Memphis Theological Seminary scores 98.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.4, alongside a 98.9 gender-diversity score.
Vanderbilt University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 98.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.7, and gender diversity 98.8.
Bethel University landed the #21 spot in Tennessee this year. Bethel University scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.7, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Cleveland State Community College placed #22 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Tennessee. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.3, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Freed-Hardeman University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Freed-Hardeman University scores 98.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.1, and gender diversity 98.0.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga came in at #24 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 98.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.1, and gender diversity 98.0.
Queen City College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. It scores 97.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.1, and gender diversity 97.9.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.