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Chandler-Gilbert Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Arizona. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.6, 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. This list highlights 89 institutions by gender diversity in Arizona, 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 analyzed 89 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Chandler-Gilbert Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Arizona. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.6, and gender diversity 100.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at East Valley Institute of Technology, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Out of the 89 colleges in Arizona in this year's ranking, Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #3 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 75.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
UEI College-Mesa earned the #4 place in Arizona. UEI College-Mesa scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.2, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Mesa Community College came in at #5 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Arizona. Mesa Community College scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 66.2, and gender diversity 99.7.
University of Arizona earned the #6 position in Arizona. The school's gender diversity score is 99.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.6, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Arizona Culinary Institute earned the #7 position in Arizona. On gender diversity, it scores 99.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.0, and gender diversity 99.4.
Coconino Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.7, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Paradise Valley Community College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.1, and gender diversity 99.2.
Glendale Community College landed the #10 spot in Arizona this year. Glendale Community College scores 99.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.3, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Pima Community College landed the #11 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 99.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.9, and gender diversity 99.1.
United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix placed #12 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Arizona. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.9, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
Scottsdale Community College earned the #13 position in Arizona. Scottsdale Community College scores 98.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.0, alongside a 98.9 gender-diversity score.
Arizona Christian University landed the #14 spot in Arizona this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.1, and gender diversity 98.6.
Arizona Western College landed the #15 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Yavapai College earned the #16 position in Arizona. The school's gender diversity score is 98.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Eastern Arizona College landed the #17 spot in Arizona this year. The school's gender diversity score is 98.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.0, and gender diversity 98.1.
Rio Salado College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 98.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.0.
South Mountain Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. South Mountain Community College scores 97.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.9, alongside a 97.9 gender-diversity score.
American InterContinental University System earned the #20 position in Arizona. It scores 97.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.7, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #21 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 97.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.7, and gender diversity 97.0.
Central Arizona College earned the #22 position in Arizona. The school's gender diversity score is 96.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.2, and gender diversity 96.0.
Phoenix College earned the #23 position in Arizona. The school's gender diversity score is 96.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.4, alongside a 96.0 gender-diversity score.
Cochise County Community College District placed #24 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Arizona. On gender diversity, it scores 95.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.4, and gender diversity 95.7.
Midwestern University-Glendale landed the #25 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 95.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.7, with a gender-diversity score of 95.5.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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