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No school ranked more gender-balanced than University of Nebraska-Lincoln this year in Nebraska. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.6, with a gender-diversity score of 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 35 institutions ranked on gender diversity in Nebraska, 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 reviewed 35 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more gender-balanced than University of Nebraska-Lincoln this year in Nebraska. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.6, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
A rank of #2 makes Northeast Community College one of the most gender-balanced colleges in Nebraska. On gender diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Out of the 35 colleges in Nebraska in this year's ranking, Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #3 spot. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Out of the 35 colleges in Nebraska in this year's ranking, Hastings College landed the #4 spot. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Out of the 35 colleges in Nebraska in this year's ranking, York University landed the #5 spot. On gender diversity, it scores 99.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.0, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Midland University placed #6 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Nebraska. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.0, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Southeast Community College Area ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 99.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.3, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
Bellevue University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Bellevue University scores 99.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. University of Nebraska at Omaha scores 98.7 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.9, and gender diversity 98.7.
Creighton University earned the #10 position in Nebraska. The school's gender diversity score is 98.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.5, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Concordia University-Nebraska came in at #11 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 98.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.0, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 97.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.3, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
Central Community College placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Nebraska. It scores 96.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.7, alongside a 96.6 gender-diversity score.
Mid-Plains Community College earned the #14 position in Nebraska. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.7, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
Peru State College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Peru State College scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.4, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Wayne State College earned the #16 position in Nebraska. It scores 96.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.4, and gender diversity 96.4.
Doane University placed #17 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Nebraska. The school's gender diversity score is 96.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.1, alongside a 96.1 gender-diversity score.
Western Nebraska Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 95.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.7, alongside a 95.7 gender-diversity score.
Union Adventist University landed the #19 spot in Nebraska this year. Union Adventist University scores 94.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.6, with a gender-diversity score of 94.3.
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture earned the #20 position in Nebraska. On gender diversity, it scores 94.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 16.9, alongside a 94.0 gender-diversity score.
Nebraska Indian Community College earned the #21 position in Nebraska. Nebraska Indian Community College scores 93.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 30.3, with a gender-diversity score of 93.5.
Chadron State College landed the #22 spot in Nebraska this year. Chadron State College scores 93.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.4, with a gender-diversity score of 93.4.
University of Nebraska at Kearney came in at #23 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 92.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.9, with a gender-diversity score of 92.5.
Little Priest Tribal College earned the #24 position in Nebraska. On gender diversity, it scores 88.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 36.8, with a gender-diversity score of 88.3.
University of Nebraska Medical Center came in at #25 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 86.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.9, with a gender-diversity score of 86.1.
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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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