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No school ranked more age-diverse than Simmons College of Kentucky this year in Kentucky. Simmons College of Kentucky scores 91.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.2, and gender diversity 97.5.
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 42 institutions by age diversity in Kentucky, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed 42 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 Simmons College of Kentucky this year in Kentucky. Simmons College of Kentucky scores 91.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.2, and gender diversity 97.5.
A rank of #2 makes Spalding University one of the most age-diverse colleges in Kentucky. The school's age diversity score is 90.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.4, with a gender-diversity score of 89.1.
Out of the 42 colleges in Kentucky in this year's ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the #3 spot. On age diversity, it scores 88.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.4.
Out of the 42 colleges in Kentucky in this year's ranking, Hopkinsville Community College landed the #4 spot. It scores 86.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.6, and gender diversity 94.1.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #5 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Kentucky. West Kentucky Community and Technical College scores 86.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.3, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Madisonville Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 85.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 32.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
University of the Cumberlands earned the #7 position in Kentucky. The school's age diversity score is 84.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.0, and gender diversity 99.1.
Brescia University placed #8 among the most age-diverse colleges in Kentucky. Brescia University scores 83.5 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.3, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Somerset Community College earned the #9 position in Kentucky. On age diversity, it scores 83.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 20.6, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
University of Louisville placed #10 among the most age-diverse colleges in Kentucky. It scores 82.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 58.9, and gender diversity 98.8.
Ashland Community and Technical College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. It scores 82.1 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 18.4, with a gender-diversity score of 95.1.
Lindsey Wilson College landed the #12 spot in Kentucky this year. Lindsey Wilson College scores 81.5 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.0, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Hazard Community and Technical College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 81.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 15.1, and gender diversity 99.9.
Eastern Kentucky University earned the #14 position in Kentucky. Eastern Kentucky University scores 81.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.2, with a gender-diversity score of 96.3.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. On age diversity, it scores 80.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.3, with a gender-diversity score of 97.4.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College landed the #16 spot in Kentucky this year. On age diversity, it scores 80.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.2, with a gender-diversity score of 98.1.
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. It scores 79.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 20.8, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Dixie earned the #18 position in Kentucky. On age diversity, it scores 79.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.3, with a gender-diversity score of 20.1.
Asbury University earned the #19 position in Kentucky. It scores 79.5 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.5, and gender diversity 97.1.
Jefferson Community and Technical College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 79.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.5, and gender diversity 98.6.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College placed #21 among the most age-diverse colleges in Kentucky. On age diversity, it scores 79.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 16.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown earned the #22 position in Kentucky. It scores 79.1 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.1, with a gender-diversity score of 22.0.
Gateway Community and Technical College earned the #23 position in Kentucky. The school's age diversity score is 78.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.6, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Murray State University landed the #24 spot in Kentucky this year. It scores 77.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.9, alongside a 94.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Pikeville ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. University of Pikeville scores 77.3 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.7, alongside a 98.6 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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