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 331 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Texas, 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 331 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:
Southern Methodist University earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Texas. Southern Methodist University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.1, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 331 colleges in Texas in this year's ranking, Lee College landed the #2 spot. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 331 colleges in Texas in this year's ranking, Texas A&M University-Kingsville landed the #3 spot. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.7, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Texas Tech University earned the #4 place in Texas. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.1, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
University of Dallas came in at #5 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Texas. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.6, and gender diversity 100.0.
Huston-Tillotson University placed #6 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Texas. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.1, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Nelson University landed the #7 spot in Texas this year. Nelson University scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Blinn College District ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Blinn College District scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
University of Houston landed the #9 spot in Texas this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 76.1, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #10 spot in Texas this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.1, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen earned the #11 position in Texas. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 23.7, and gender diversity 99.8.
Jacksonville College-Main Campus earned the #12 position in Texas. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.1, and gender diversity 99.8.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco earned the #13 position in Texas. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 12.0, and gender diversity 99.8.
Wayland Baptist University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
McMurry University placed #15 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Texas. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.4, and gender diversity 99.8.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin landed the #16 spot in Texas this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.6, and gender diversity 99.8.
LeTourneau University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. LeTourneau University scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #18 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.4, and gender diversity 99.7.
Remington College-Fort Worth Campus came in at #19 in this year's ranking. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.4, and gender diversity 99.7.
Clarendon College placed #20 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Texas. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Lamar Institute of Technology placed #21 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Texas. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.1, and gender diversity 99.7.
Western Technical College landed the #22 spot in Texas this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Austin College earned the #23 position in Texas. The school's gender diversity score is 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.4, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
American InterContinental University-Houston came in at #24 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.8, and gender diversity 99.7.
Trinity University landed the #25 spot in Texas this year. It scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.1, and gender diversity 99.6.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
These colleges narrowly missed the top tiers:
| Rank | College | Gender Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | South Texas College of Law Houston | 98.8 |
| 52 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | 98.8 |
| 53 | South Texas College | 98.8 |
| 54 | Texas Lutheran University | 98.8 |
| 55 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 98.7 |
| 56 | Ranger College | 98.7 |
| 57 | Austin Community College District | 98.6 |
| 58 | Dallas Theological Seminary | 98.6 |
| 59 | The King’s University | 98.5 |
| 60 | El Paso Community College | 98.5 |
| 61 | Texas Wesleyan University | 98.5 |
| 62 | St. Mary’s University | 98.5 |
| 63 | Laredo College | 98.4 |
| 64 | South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Corpus Christi | 98.4 |
| 65 | University of St Thomas | 98.4 |
| Rank | College | Gender Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Northwest Vista College | 98.3 |
| 67 | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | 98.2 |
*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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