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Our analysis found Bridgewater College to be the most gender-balanced college in Virginia. Bridgewater College scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.1, 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 122 institutions by gender diversity in Virginia, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the balance of men and women across the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluated 122 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 Bridgewater College to be the most gender-balanced college in Virginia. Bridgewater College scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.1, and gender diversity 100.0.
Virginia University of Lynchburg earned the #2 place in Virginia. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 27.9, and gender diversity 100.0.
Washington and Lee University earned the #3 place in Virginia. Washington and Lee University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.1, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #4 makes Virginia Union University one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Virginia. Virginia Union University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 20.0, and gender diversity 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Appalachian School of Law, which ranked #5 this year. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.3, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 78.5, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
New River Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. New River Community College scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
Southern Virginia University earned the #8 position in Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
George Mason University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.4, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Christopher Newport University earned the #10 position in Virginia. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Roanoke College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Patrick Henry College placed #12 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.2, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
University of Virginia-Main Campus landed the #13 spot in Virginia this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
Virginia School of Hair Design earned the #14 position in Virginia. It scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 29.1, and gender diversity 99.6.
Patrick & Henry Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.0, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Bluefield University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Randolph-Macon College earned the #17 position in Virginia. It scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Virginia Western Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.0, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Old Dominion University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 98.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.0, and gender diversity 98.9.
University of Richmond earned the #20 position in Virginia. It scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.5, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Virginia Peninsula Community College landed the #21 spot in Virginia this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.4, and gender diversity 98.8.
Virginia Wesleyan University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Virginia Wesleyan University scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Ferrum College landed the #23 spot in Virginia this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.6, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earned the #24 position in Virginia. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.5, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
James Madison University placed #25 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 98.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.6, alongside a 98.5 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.
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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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