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St. John's College tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in New Mexico. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.7, alongside a 99.5 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. We have ranked 40 colleges by gender diversity in New Mexico, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluated 40 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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St. John's College tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in New Mexico. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.7, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 40 colleges in New Mexico in this year's ranking, University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus landed the #2 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 99.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.2, and gender diversity 99.4.
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in New Mexico. On gender diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.1, and gender diversity 98.6.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus earned the #4 place in New Mexico. On gender diversity, it scores 98.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
You'll find a welcoming community at Northern New Mexico College, which ranked #5 this year. The school's gender diversity score is 98.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.6, with a gender-diversity score of 98.4.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.2, and gender diversity 98.2.
Southeast New Mexico College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 98.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.0, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Navajo Technical University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Navajo Technical University scores 98.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 10.9, and gender diversity 98.0.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 97.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.2, with a gender-diversity score of 97.7.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute landed the #10 spot in New Mexico this year. On gender diversity, it scores 97.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 0.0, with a gender-diversity score of 97.3.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 97.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.0, alongside a 97.0 gender-diversity score.
Central New Mexico Community College earned the #12 position in New Mexico. It scores 97.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.2, and gender diversity 97.0.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus scores 97.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.2, alongside a 97.0 gender-diversity score.
Santa Fe Community College landed the #14 spot in New Mexico this year. Santa Fe Community College scores 96.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.3.
Luna Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 96.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.8, and gender diversity 96.1.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus came in at #16 in this year's ranking. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.7, with a gender-diversity score of 95.8.
New Mexico Junior College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 95.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.4, alongside a 95.8 gender-diversity score.
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College scores 95.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.2, with a gender-diversity score of 95.4.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development scores 95.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.4, with a gender-diversity score of 95.3.
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus placed #20 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Mexico. It scores 94.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.6, and gender diversity 94.9.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology landed the #21 spot in New Mexico this year. On gender diversity, it scores 93.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.5, and gender diversity 93.8.
New Mexico State University-Grants ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 93.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.7, alongside a 93.5 gender-diversity score.
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo placed #23 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Mexico. On gender diversity, it scores 93.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.8, alongside a 93.0 gender-diversity score.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus placed #24 among the most gender-balanced colleges in New Mexico. The school's gender diversity score is 92.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.1, and gender diversity 92.5.
Carrington College-Albuquerque earned the #25 position in New Mexico. Carrington College-Albuquerque scores 91.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.1, with a gender-diversity score of 91.4.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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