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Cape Fear Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Southeast. It scores 93.1 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.6, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
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Cape Fear Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Southeast. It scores 93.1 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.6, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
A rank of #2 makes Blue Ridge Community and Technical College one of the most age-diverse colleges in Southeast. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College scores 92.7 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.2, alongside a 97.9 gender-diversity score.
Simmons College of Kentucky earned the #3 place in Southeast. It scores 91.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.2, with a gender-diversity score of 97.5.
A rank of #4 makes Liberty University one of the most age-diverse colleges in Southeast. Liberty University scores 91.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.0, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Heritage Christian University came in at #5 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Southeast. The school's age diversity score is 90.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 24.7, and gender diversity 65.2.
Spalding University placed #6 among the most age-diverse colleges in Southeast. Spalding University scores 90.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.4, alongside a 89.1 gender-diversity score.
Columbia International University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Columbia International University scores 90.5 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #8 position in Southeast. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary scores 90.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.5, alongside a 91.5 gender-diversity score.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.0, alongside a 95.6 gender-diversity score.
Albany Technical College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 89.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.9, alongside a 90.0 gender-diversity score.
University of West Georgia landed the #11 spot in Southeast this year. The school's age diversity score is 89.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.9, and gender diversity 89.3.
Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Fayetteville Technical Community College scores 89.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.1, and gender diversity 96.5.
Southeast Arkansas College placed #13 among the most age-diverse colleges in Southeast. Southeast Arkansas College scores 89.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.4, and gender diversity 91.5.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary earned the #14 position in Southeast. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary scores 89.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.8, and gender diversity 98.2.
Columbus Technical College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Columbus Technical College scores 89.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.7, with a gender-diversity score of 88.2.
Atlanta Technical College earned the #16 position in Southeast. Atlanta Technical College scores 89.0 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 33.3, alongside a 95.0 gender-diversity score.
Faulkner University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 88.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.3.
St Petersburg College earned the #18 position in Southeast. St Petersburg College scores 88.9 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.0, and gender diversity 96.8.
Delgado Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.0, and gender diversity 90.4.
Savannah Technical College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. It scores 88.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.0, with a gender-diversity score of 96.9.
Fayetteville State University landed the #21 spot in Southeast this year. It scores 88.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.0, with a gender-diversity score of 90.3.
Northern Kentucky University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. It scores 88.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.4.
Brenau University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Brenau University scores 88.5 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.2, with a gender-diversity score of 59.6.
Marymount University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 88.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 78.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.0.
Florida State College at Jacksonville placed #25 among the most age-diverse colleges in Southeast. The school's age diversity score is 88.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.2, with a gender-diversity score of 94.9.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Age Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lawson State Community College | 86.5 |
| 52 | Valdosta State University | 86.4 |
| 53 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College | 86.4 |
| 54 | South Louisiana Community College | 86.4 |
| 55 | Hopkinsville Community College | 86.2 |
| 56 | Carson-Newman University | 86.2 |
| 57 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | 86.2 |
| 58 | Virginia Union University | 86.2 |
| 59 | Columbus State University | 86.2 |
| 60 | Georgia Southwestern State University | 86.1 |
| 61 | Daytona State College | 86.1 |
| 62 | Forsyth Technical Community College | 86.1 |
| 63 | Troy University | 85.8 |
| 64 | Delta State University | 85.8 |
| 65 | Gwinnett Technical College | 85.8 |
| Rank | College | Age Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Tidewater Community College | 84.1 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Age Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville | 84.1 |
| 93 | H Councill Trenholm State Community College | 84.1 |
| 94 | Coastal Carolina Community College | 84.1 |
| 95 | LaSalle Tech | 84.0 |
| 96 | Spartanburg Community College | 84.0 |
| 97 | The College of the Florida Keys | 84.0 |
| 98 | Bladen Community College | 84.0 |
| 99 | George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | 84.0 |
| 100 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College | 83.9 |
| 101 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy | 83.8 |
| 102 | AdventHealth University | 83.8 |
| 103 | Eastern Florida State College | 83.8 |
| 104 | University of New Orleans | 83.8 |
| 105 | Haywood Community College | 83.7 |
| 106 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | 83.7 |
| Rank | College | Age Diversity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | 83.6 |
| 108 | Brescia University | 83.5 |
| 109 | Mississippi University for Women | 83.5 |
| 110 | King University | 83.4 |
| 111 | Ogeechee Technical College | 83.4 |
| 112 | Somerset Community College | 83.4 |
| 113 | Shepherds Theological Seminary | 83.3 |
| 114 | Southern Wesleyan University | 83.2 |
| 115 | Craven Community College | 83.2 |
| 116 | Georgia Highlands College | 83.2 |
| 117 | Piedmont University | 83.2 |
| 118 | Florida Institute of Technology | 83.2 |
| 119 | Arkansas State University-Newport | 83.1 |
| 120 | Advanced Technology Institute | 83.0 |
| 121 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | 83.0 |
*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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