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Ilisagvik College tops our 2026 ranking of the most age-diverse colleges in Alaska. Ilisagvik College scores 93.7 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.8.
by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 4 schools that stand out for their student bodies in Alaska, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). To help you decide, College Factual analyzed 4 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Ilisagvik College tops our 2026 ranking of the most age-diverse colleges in Alaska. Ilisagvik College scores 93.7 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.8.
A rank of #2 makes University of Alaska Southeast one of the most age-diverse colleges in Alaska. The school's age diversity score is 93.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.7, with a gender-diversity score of 93.6.
Out of the 4 colleges in Alaska in this year's ranking, University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #3 spot. The school's age diversity score is 91.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 74.2, with a gender-diversity score of 94.6.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of Alaska Anchorage, which ranked #4 this year. On age diversity, it scores 88.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.3, and gender diversity 96.2.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). 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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