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Adams State University tops our 2026 ranking of the most age-diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. On age diversity, it scores 91.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
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 91 colleges ranked on age diversity in Rocky Mountains, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 91 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:
Adams State University tops our 2026 ranking of the most age-diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. On age diversity, it scores 91.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
A rank of #2 makes Salish Kootenai College one of the most age-diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. It scores 90.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.7, and gender diversity 89.7.
Southern Utah University came in at #3 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Rocky Mountains. It scores 87.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 49.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.4.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earned the #4 place in Rocky Mountains. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus scores 86.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.6.
Brigham Young University-Idaho came in at #5 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Rocky Mountains. It scores 86.5 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.7, alongside a 99.6 gender-diversity score.
Pikes Peak State College placed #6 among the most age-diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. The school's age diversity score is 86.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.7, alongside a 98.0 gender-diversity score.
Regis University landed the #7 spot in Rocky Mountains this year. Regis University scores 85.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 64.9, alongside a 89.5 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs scores 84.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.8, and gender diversity 60.5.
Trinidad State College placed #9 among the most age-diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. Trinidad State College scores 84.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 59.8, and gender diversity 99.5.
University of Providence came in at #10 in this year's ranking. University of Providence scores 84.6 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.9, alongside a 90.6 gender-diversity score.
Metropolitan State University of Denver came in at #11 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 84.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.3, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Northeastern Junior College earned the #12 position in Rocky Mountains. It scores 84.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.5, alongside a 92.8 gender-diversity score.
Montana State University Billings earned the #13 position in Rocky Mountains. The school's age diversity score is 83.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.0, and gender diversity 94.4.
Casper College earned the #14 position in Rocky Mountains. It scores 83.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.0.
Idaho State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 83.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.7, and gender diversity 97.2.
Northwest Nazarene University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 82.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 47.8, and gender diversity 98.5.
University of Northern Colorado ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 82.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.5, alongside a 89.0 gender-diversity score.
Colorado State University Pueblo placed #18 among the most age-diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. The school's age diversity score is 82.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.4, alongside a 91.7 gender-diversity score.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 82.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.3, and gender diversity 99.4.
Salt Lake Community College earned the #20 position in Rocky Mountains. It scores 82.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Dixie Technical College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Dixie Technical College scores 82.3 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.8, and gender diversity 94.9.
Colorado Mountain College placed #22 among the most age-diverse colleges in Rocky Mountains. The school's age diversity score is 82.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.5, and gender diversity 98.8.
University of Denver earned the #23 position in Rocky Mountains. The school's age diversity score is 81.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.2, and gender diversity 96.2.
Boise State University earned the #24 position in Rocky Mountains. Boise State University scores 80.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.4, and gender diversity 97.8.
Pueblo Community College earned the #25 position in Rocky Mountains. The school's age diversity score is 80.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.5, and gender diversity 97.1.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most age-diverse 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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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