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Our analysis found Southern Utah University to be the most age-diverse college in Utah. On age diversity, it scores 87.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 49.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.4.
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 19 institutions by age diversity in Utah, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 19 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Southern Utah University to be the most age-diverse college in Utah. On age diversity, it scores 87.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 49.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.4.
Salt Lake Community College came in at #2 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Utah. Salt Lake Community College scores 82.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.5, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes Dixie Technical College one of the most age-diverse colleges in Utah. Dixie Technical College scores 82.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.8, with a gender-diversity score of 94.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 79.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.2, and gender diversity 7.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City, which ranked #5 this year. On age diversity, it scores 78.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.9, alongside a 59.3 gender-diversity score.
Utah State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 78.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.6, and gender diversity 99.3.
Paul Mitchell the School St. George placed #7 among the most age-diverse colleges in Utah. It scores 78.1 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.6, with a gender-diversity score of 31.4.
Western Governors University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 77.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.8, and gender diversity 97.4.
Mountainland Technical College earned the #9 position in Utah. On age diversity, it scores 76.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.2, and gender diversity 99.8.
Westminster University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Westminster University scores 75.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.7, alongside a 95.1 gender-diversity score.
University of Utah placed #11 among the most age-diverse colleges in Utah. On age diversity, it scores 74.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Utah Tech University earned the #12 position in Utah. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.0, and gender diversity 98.5.
Avalon School of Cosmetology - Layton landed the #13 spot in Utah this year. The school's age diversity score is 72.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.2, with a gender-diversity score of 14.4.
Weber State University landed the #14 spot in Utah this year. The school's age diversity score is 71.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.7, and gender diversity 98.8.
Paul Mitchell the School-Provo landed the #15 spot in Utah this year. It scores 70.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.0, alongside a 65.5 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Logan landed the #16 spot in Utah this year. The school's age diversity score is 69.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.6, alongside a 43.5 gender-diversity score.
Tooele Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 68.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.5, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Snow College placed #18 among the most age-diverse colleges in Utah. It scores 67.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.4.
Brigham Young University landed the #19 spot in Utah this year. It scores 60.5 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 37.9, and gender diversity 99.9.
*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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