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 38 colleges ranked on age diversity in Maryland, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 38 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:
Leading the list is Baltimore City Community College, our #1 most age-diverse college in Maryland. Baltimore City Community College scores 91.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.8, alongside a 87.0 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Community College of Baltimore County, which ranked #2 this year. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.1, with a gender-diversity score of 95.6.
You'll find a welcoming community at Notre Dame of Maryland University, which ranked #3 this year. The school's age diversity score is 87.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 69.3, alongside a 73.8 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #4 makes Anne Arundel Community College one of the most age-diverse colleges in Maryland. The school's age diversity score is 87.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
Capitol Technology University earned the #5 place in Maryland. On age diversity, it scores 86.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.9, with a gender-diversity score of 70.7.
Wor-Wic Community College landed the #6 spot in Maryland this year. The school's age diversity score is 86.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.3, with a gender-diversity score of 90.2.
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #7 spot in Maryland this year. On age diversity, it scores 85.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.5, and gender diversity 99.1.
University of Baltimore ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 85.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 72.3, with a gender-diversity score of 95.2.
Washington Adventist University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Washington Adventist University scores 85.0 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 76.2, and gender diversity 96.6.
Prince George's Community College placed #10 among the most age-diverse colleges in Maryland. On age diversity, it scores 84.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.6, with a gender-diversity score of 94.7.
Coppin State University landed the #11 spot in Maryland this year. On age diversity, it scores 83.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.4, with a gender-diversity score of 80.1.
Allegany College of Maryland came in at #12 in this year's ranking. On age diversity, it scores 82.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.4, and gender diversity 86.3.
Cecil College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.7, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
Morgan State University earned the #14 position in Maryland. Morgan State University scores 81.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.9, and gender diversity 96.3.
Harford Community College earned the #15 position in Maryland. Harford Community College scores 80.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.4.
College of Southern Maryland came in at #16 in this year's ranking. College of Southern Maryland scores 78.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.5, alongside a 96.2 gender-diversity score.
Maryland Institute College of Art came in at #17 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 76.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 83.2, alongside a 79.6 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills landed the #18 spot in Maryland this year. The school's age diversity score is 75.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 35.5, with a gender-diversity score of 15.3.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia came in at #19 in this year's ranking. On age diversity, it scores 75.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.9, and gender diversity 54.2.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore earned the #20 position in Maryland. University of Maryland Eastern Shore scores 75.7 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.2, and gender diversity 98.7.
Frostburg State University landed the #21 spot in Maryland this year. On age diversity, it scores 75.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.0, and gender diversity 99.1.
Maryland University of Integrative Health came in at #22 in this year's ranking. It scores 75.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.5, with a gender-diversity score of 42.1.
Chesapeake College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 73.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.5, and gender diversity 91.3.
The Temple Annapolis - A Paul Mitchell Partner School came in at #24 in this year's ranking. The Temple Annapolis - A Paul Mitchell Partner School scores 73.5 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.6, alongside a 33.0 gender-diversity score.
University of Maryland, Baltimore came in at #25 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 72.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 71.5, with a gender-diversity score of 84.2.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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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