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Our analysis found Bismarck State College to be the most gender-balanced college in North Dakota. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.7, 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. The ranking below was designed to help you find 23 colleges by gender diversity in North Dakota, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed 23 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Bismarck State College to be the most gender-balanced college in North Dakota. The school's gender diversity score is 100.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.7, and gender diversity 100.0.
Out of the 23 colleges in North Dakota in this year's ranking, University of Jamestown landed the #2 spot. University of Jamestown scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.5, and gender diversity 100.0.
A rank of #3 makes University of North Dakota one of the most gender-balanced colleges in North Dakota. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.9, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #4 makes North Dakota State University-Main Campus one of the most gender-balanced colleges in North Dakota. On gender diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Out of the 23 colleges in North Dakota in this year's ranking, North Dakota State College of Science landed the #5 spot. The school's gender diversity score is 99.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.8, and gender diversity 99.8.
Dickinson State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. On gender diversity, it scores 97.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.9, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 97.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Valley City State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 96.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 35.5, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Lake Region State College landed the #9 spot in North Dakota this year. The school's gender diversity score is 96.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
University of Mary ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. University of Mary scores 96.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.3, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
Minot State University placed #11 among the most gender-balanced colleges in North Dakota. The school's gender diversity score is 95.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.1, and gender diversity 95.9.
Turtle Mountain Community College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Turtle Mountain Community College scores 95.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 13.8, with a gender-diversity score of 95.8.
Williston State College placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in North Dakota. On gender diversity, it scores 95.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.3, with a gender-diversity score of 95.6.
Dakota College at Bottineau earned the #14 position in North Dakota. The school's gender diversity score is 94.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.2, alongside a 94.3 gender-diversity score.
Mayville State University placed #15 among the most gender-balanced colleges in North Dakota. On gender diversity, it scores 93.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.0, and gender diversity 93.7.
Sitting Bull College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 92.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 19.7, and gender diversity 92.6.
United Tribes Technical College landed the #17 spot in North Dakota this year. United Tribes Technical College scores 91.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 9.1, and gender diversity 91.5.
Cankdeska Cikana Community College landed the #18 spot in North Dakota this year. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 29.7, alongside a 91.1 gender-diversity score.
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. The school's gender diversity score is 89.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.8, and gender diversity 89.7.
Lynnes Welding Training landed the #20 spot in North Dakota this year. Lynnes Welding Training scores 68.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.1, and gender diversity 68.5.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota placed #21 among the most gender-balanced colleges in North Dakota. It scores 61.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.2, and gender diversity 61.2.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo placed #22 among the most gender-balanced colleges in North Dakota. Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo scores 23.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.6, with a gender-diversity score of 23.1.
The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 14.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.1, alongside a 14.2 gender-diversity score.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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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