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No school ranked more age-diverse than Adams State University this year in Colorado. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.0, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
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 37 institutions ranked on age diversity in Colorado, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 37 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more age-diverse than Adams State University this year in Colorado. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.0, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 37 colleges in Colorado in this year's ranking, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #2 spot. On age diversity, it scores 86.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.8, and gender diversity 96.6.
You'll find a welcoming community at Pikes Peak State College, which ranked #3 this year. It scores 86.1 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.7, alongside a 98.0 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 37 colleges in Colorado in this year's ranking, Regis University landed the #4 spot. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.9, with a gender-diversity score of 89.5.
You'll find a welcoming community at Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs, which ranked #5 this year. On age diversity, it scores 84.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.8, and gender diversity 60.5.
Trinidad State College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. On age diversity, it scores 84.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.8, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Metropolitan State University of Denver ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 84.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.3, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Northeastern Junior College earned the #8 position in Colorado. On age diversity, it scores 84.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.5, alongside a 92.8 gender-diversity score.
University of Northern Colorado earned the #9 position in Colorado. The school's age diversity score is 82.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.5, with a gender-diversity score of 89.0.
Colorado State University Pueblo earned the #10 position in Colorado. The school's age diversity score is 82.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.4, and gender diversity 91.7.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs placed #11 among the most age-diverse colleges in Colorado. University of Colorado Colorado Springs scores 82.7 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.3, and gender diversity 99.4.
Colorado Mountain College placed #12 among the most age-diverse colleges in Colorado. The school's age diversity score is 82.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.5, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
University of Denver placed #13 among the most age-diverse colleges in Colorado. On age diversity, it scores 81.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.2, and gender diversity 96.2.
Pueblo Community College placed #14 among the most age-diverse colleges in Colorado. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.1.
Naropa University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 78.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 50.4, and gender diversity 83.9.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs came in at #16 in this year's ranking. It scores 78.1 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 59.6, with a gender-diversity score of 95.0.
Red Rocks Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Red Rocks Community College scores 77.5 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Empire Beauty School-Thornton placed #18 among the most age-diverse colleges in Colorado. Empire Beauty School-Thornton scores 77.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.9, alongside a 24.3 gender-diversity score.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver placed #19 among the most age-diverse colleges in Colorado. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 63.1, alongside a 49.1 gender-diversity score.
Colorado State University Global placed #20 among the most age-diverse colleges in Colorado. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.0, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Xenon International Academy-Denver landed the #21 spot in Colorado this year. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.6, alongside a 5.5 gender-diversity score.
Colorado Mesa University landed the #22 spot in Colorado this year. It scores 74.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.4, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
International Salon and Spa Academy came in at #23 in this year's ranking. International Salon and Spa Academy scores 74.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.6, with a gender-diversity score of 73.3.
IBMC College landed the #24 spot in Colorado this year. IBMC College scores 74.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.0, and gender diversity 48.3.
Technical College of the Rockies placed #25 among the most age-diverse colleges in Colorado. Technical College of the Rockies scores 74.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.5, alongside a 92.1 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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