by our College Data Analytics TeamIf 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 5 institutions ranked on age diversity in District of Columbia, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 5 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these age-diverse colleges below:
Our analysis found University of the District of Columbia to be the most age-diverse college in District of Columbia. The school's age diversity score is 91.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.0, with a gender-diversity score of 92.8.
A rank of #2 makes Gallaudet University one of the most age-diverse colleges in District of Columbia. On age diversity, it scores 86.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.0, alongside a 96.7 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes George Washington University one of the most age-diverse colleges in District of Columbia. George Washington University scores 80.6 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.2, with a gender-diversity score of 95.9.
Out of the 5 colleges in District of Columbia in this year's ranking, Georgetown University landed the #4 spot. It scores 78.9 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 77.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Howard University came in at #5 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in District of Columbia. The school's age diversity score is 73.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.9, with a gender-diversity score of 88.4.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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