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Leading the list is North Central University, our #1 most gender-balanced college in Minnesota. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.3, 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 87 schools ranked on gender diversity in Minnesota, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the balance of men and women across the student body. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 87 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Leading the list is North Central University, our #1 most gender-balanced college in Minnesota. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.3, and gender diversity 100.0.
South Central College came in at #2 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Minnesota. South Central College scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Carleton College earned the #3 place in Minnesota. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.8, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
University of Minnesota-Duluth came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Minnesota. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.9, and gender diversity 100.0.
University of St Thomas earned the #5 place in Minnesota. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.4, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Oak Hills Christian College placed #7 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Minnesota. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Bethany Lutheran College placed #8 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Minnesota. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Crown College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Crown College scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.3, and gender diversity 99.8.
Concordia College at Moorhead came in at #10 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.8, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
University of Minnesota-Morris came in at #11 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 66.4, and gender diversity 99.5.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College earned the #12 position in Minnesota. The school's gender diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Gustavus Adolphus College placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Minnesota. Gustavus Adolphus College scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.5, and gender diversity 99.4.
Minnesota North College landed the #14 spot in Minnesota this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.9, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.1, and gender diversity 99.1.
Dakota County Technical College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.6, and gender diversity 99.0.
Saint Cloud State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 98.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.4, and gender diversity 98.9.
Lake Superior College earned the #18 position in Minnesota. Lake Superior College scores 98.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Century College landed the #19 spot in Minnesota this year. It scores 98.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 67.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Riverland Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Luther Seminary ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Luther Seminary scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.8, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Metropolitan State University placed #22 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Minnesota. It scores 98.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.8, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Normandale Community College earned the #23 position in Minnesota. Normandale Community College scores 98.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.3, and gender diversity 98.3.
St Olaf College landed the #24 spot in Minnesota this year. On gender diversity, it scores 98.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 53.5, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Central Lakes College-Brainerd scores 98.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 34.0, and gender diversity 98.2.
These colleges also placed near the top 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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