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Hannibal-LaGrange University tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Missouri. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.8, alongside a 100.0 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 110 colleges by gender diversity in Missouri, 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 analyzed 110 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Hannibal-LaGrange University tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Missouri. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #2 makes Culver-Stockton College one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Missouri. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.8, and gender diversity 99.9.
Webster University came in at #3 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Missouri. The school's gender diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.0, and gender diversity 99.9.
Out of the 110 colleges in Missouri in this year's ranking, William Jewell College landed the #4 spot. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 110 colleges in Missouri in this year's ranking, Kansas City University landed the #5 spot. It scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Washington University in St Louis came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Washington University in St Louis scores 99.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.7, and gender diversity 99.8.
Evangel University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.0, and gender diversity 99.5.
City Vision University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Park University landed the #10 spot in Missouri this year. Park University scores 99.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 74.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Drury University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 99.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.5, and gender diversity 99.2.
Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church landed the #12 spot in Missouri this year. On gender diversity, it scores 99.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.9, and gender diversity 99.1.
Calvary University placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Missouri. It scores 99.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.5, and gender diversity 99.1.
Lincoln University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.4, and gender diversity 99.0.
Ozark Christian College placed #15 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Missouri. Ozark Christian College scores 99.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 35.0, and gender diversity 99.0.
College of the Ozarks came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 29.3, alongside a 99.0 gender-diversity score.
Saint Louis University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 98.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.8, and gender diversity 98.9.
Westminster College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.1, and gender diversity 98.9.
University of Missouri-Columbia placed #19 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Missouri. The school's gender diversity score is 98.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
University of Central Missouri came in at #20 in this year's ranking. It scores 98.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
Missouri Valley College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 98.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.3, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
Logan University earned the #22 position in Missouri. The school's gender diversity score is 98.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.5, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the #23 spot in Missouri this year. The school's gender diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Evangel University-College of Online Learning ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 98.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.2, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Avila University earned the #25 position in Missouri. Avila University scores 98.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 70.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.3.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most gender-balanced this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking 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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