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 47 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Wisconsin, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 47 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
Diversity means different things to different students. Refine the list by location, or explore the overall, racial-ethnic, gender, economic, and age diversity rankings, or other rankings below.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Our analysis found College of Menominee Nation to be the most age-diverse college in Wisconsin. College of Menominee Nation scores 90.1 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 15.3, with a gender-diversity score of 91.2.
You'll find a welcoming community at Alverno College, which ranked #2 this year. Alverno College scores 89.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.2, and gender diversity 47.4.
Out of the 47 colleges in Wisconsin in this year's ranking, Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #3 spot. The school's age diversity score is 88.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.2, alongside a 97.4 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 88.3 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 30.3, alongside a 77.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Wisconsin-Superior earned the #5 place in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin-Superior scores 88.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 37.6, alongside a 90.5 gender-diversity score.
Mount Mary University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Mount Mary University scores 87.6 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.2, with a gender-diversity score of 28.5.
Northwood Technical College placed #7 among the most age-diverse colleges in Wisconsin. On age diversity, it scores 87.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.3, and gender diversity 97.8.
Blackhawk Technical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 86.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.4, alongside a 95.4 gender-diversity score.
Viterbo University placed #9 among the most age-diverse colleges in Wisconsin. On age diversity, it scores 85.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 36.9, with a gender-diversity score of 80.0.
Maranatha Baptist University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 84.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.9, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Madison Area Technical College landed the #11 spot in Wisconsin this year. On age diversity, it scores 84.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.5, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #12 spot in Wisconsin this year. It scores 83.9 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 49.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Lakeland University placed #13 among the most age-diverse colleges in Wisconsin. It scores 83.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.4, and gender diversity 97.7.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside placed #14 among the most age-diverse colleges in Wisconsin. The school's age diversity score is 82.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.7, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
Lakeshore Technical College landed the #15 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's age diversity score is 81.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.3, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee placed #16 among the most age-diverse colleges in Wisconsin. The school's age diversity score is 80.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.4, with a gender-diversity score of 91.6.
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa came in at #17 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 80.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.2, with a gender-diversity score of 68.2.
Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee landed the #18 spot in Wisconsin this year. The school's age diversity score is 80.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.6, and gender diversity 26.7.
Moraine Park Technical College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 80.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.4, and gender diversity 100.0.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earned the #20 position in Wisconsin. The school's age diversity score is 77.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.6, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay earned the #21 position in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay scores 75.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.4, with a gender-diversity score of 96.0.
Nashotah House earned the #22 position in Wisconsin. On age diversity, it scores 74.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.9, alongside a 63.2 gender-diversity score.
Northcentral Technical College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.8, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earned the #24 position in Wisconsin. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College scores 74.1 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.7, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater landed the #25 spot in Wisconsin this year. On age diversity, it scores 73.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs 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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