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Leading the list is Salish Kootenai College, our #1 most age-diverse college in Montana. Salish Kootenai College scores 90.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 89.7.
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 13 colleges by age diversity in Montana, 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 13 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Leading the list is Salish Kootenai College, our #1 most age-diverse college in Montana. Salish Kootenai College scores 90.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 89.7.
University of Providence earned the #2 place in Montana. University of Providence scores 84.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.9, and gender diversity 90.6.
Montana State University Billings came in at #3 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Montana. On age diversity, it scores 83.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.0, alongside a 94.4 gender-diversity score.
Flathead Valley Community College earned the #4 place in Montana. It scores 80.5 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.0, and gender diversity 98.7.
Out of the 13 colleges in Montana in this year's ranking, Great Falls College Montana State University landed the #5 spot. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.4, with a gender-diversity score of 87.5.
The University of Montana-Western earned the #6 position in Montana. The University of Montana-Western scores 78.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.9, and gender diversity 91.3.
Montana Technological University earned the #7 position in Montana. On age diversity, it scores 69.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.1, with a gender-diversity score of 95.4.
Montana State University landed the #8 spot in Montana this year. The school's age diversity score is 68.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 33.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Helena College University of Montana ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 67.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Dawson Community College earned the #10 position in Montana. On age diversity, it scores 65.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.9, and gender diversity 100.0.
Rocky Mountain College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 65.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
Carroll College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 58.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.5, with a gender-diversity score of 98.2.
Highlands College of Montana Tech landed the #13 spot in Montana this year. The school's age diversity score is 56.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.6, alongside a 99.2 gender-diversity score.
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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