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 48 schools by gender diversity in West Virginia, 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 analyzed 48 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Explore the leading colleges below:
West Virginia University Institute of Technology earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in West Virginia. West Virginia University Institute of Technology scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 36.6, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at West Virginia Wesleyan College, which ranked #2 this year. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.0, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Fred W Eberle Technical Center came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in West Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 5.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Boone Career and Technical Center came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in West Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 4.9, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine came in at #5 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in West Virginia. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Glenville State University landed the #6 spot in West Virginia this year. Glenville State University scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.6, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
West Virginia University placed #7 among the most gender-balanced colleges in West Virginia. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.3, and gender diversity 99.8.
Appalachian Bible College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Appalachian Bible College scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 18.5, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Catholic International University placed #9 among the most gender-balanced colleges in West Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 99.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Wheeling University earned the #10 position in West Virginia. On gender diversity, it scores 98.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.9, and gender diversity 98.5.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College earned the #11 position in West Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 98.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 22.2, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Davis & Elkins College landed the #12 spot in West Virginia this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
Fairmont State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 26.9, alongside a 98.0 gender-diversity score.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College landed the #14 spot in West Virginia this year. It scores 97.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.2, with a gender-diversity score of 97.9.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Potomac State College of West Virginia University scores 97.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.0, and gender diversity 97.6.
West Virginia State University placed #16 among the most gender-balanced colleges in West Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 97.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.5.
Bethany College earned the #17 position in West Virginia. The school's gender diversity score is 97.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.7, alongside a 97.4 gender-diversity score.
Marshall University landed the #18 spot in West Virginia this year. On gender diversity, it scores 97.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.5, alongside a 97.4 gender-diversity score.
Mountwest Community and Technical College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 97.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.9, and gender diversity 97.3.
Pierpont Community and Technical College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 97.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 32.3, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Salem University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.9, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg came in at #22 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 96.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 17.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.3.
Academy of Careers and Technology ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 96.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 17.2, and gender diversity 96.1.
Bluefield State University landed the #24 spot in West Virginia this year. On gender diversity, it scores 96.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
Ben Franklin Career Center placed #25 among the most gender-balanced colleges in West Virginia. Ben Franklin Career Center scores 95.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 31.7, alongside a 95.6 gender-diversity score.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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