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Belhaven University tops our 2026 ranking of the most age-diverse colleges in Mississippi. The school's age diversity score is 88.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.9, alongside a 94.7 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. This list highlights 20 colleges ranked on age diversity in Mississippi, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 20 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Belhaven University tops our 2026 ranking of the most age-diverse colleges in Mississippi. The school's age diversity score is 88.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 65.9, alongside a 94.7 gender-diversity score.
William Carey University came in at #2 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Mississippi. The school's age diversity score is 87.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.6, and gender diversity 91.2.
A rank of #3 makes Delta State University one of the most age-diverse colleges in Mississippi. On age diversity, it scores 85.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.4, with a gender-diversity score of 94.7.
You'll find a welcoming community at Mississippi University for Women, which ranked #4 this year. It scores 83.5 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.3, and gender diversity 74.3.
You'll find a welcoming community at Jackson State University, which ranked #5 this year. On age diversity, it scores 82.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 17.7, with a gender-diversity score of 92.1.
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport earned the #6 position in Mississippi. On age diversity, it scores 82.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.2, alongside a 39.9 gender-diversity score.
Meridian Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 81.4 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.6, with a gender-diversity score of 87.1.
University of Southern Mississippi landed the #8 spot in Mississippi this year. University of Southern Mississippi scores 79.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.3, alongside a 94.3 gender-diversity score.
Mississippi Valley State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Mississippi Valley State University scores 79.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.7, alongside a 98.6 gender-diversity score.
Mississippi College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 77.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 56.0, and gender diversity 96.5.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 76.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.7, and gender diversity 95.4.
Pearl River Community College earned the #12 position in Mississippi. The school's age diversity score is 74.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.5, and gender diversity 91.8.
East Mississippi Community College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. On age diversity, it scores 74.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 49.0, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
Southwest Mississippi Community College placed #14 among the most age-diverse colleges in Mississippi. Southwest Mississippi Community College scores 72.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.0, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
Mississippi Delta Community College earned the #15 position in Mississippi. On age diversity, it scores 71.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.3, and gender diversity 96.1.
Mississippi State University earned the #16 position in Mississippi. It scores 70.0 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.3, and gender diversity 99.9.
Itawamba Community College landed the #17 spot in Mississippi this year. Itawamba Community College scores 68.5 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.1, alongside a 94.3 gender-diversity score.
Blue Mountain Christian University earned the #18 position in Mississippi. Blue Mountain Christian University scores 67.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
Rust College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Rust College scores 63.7 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 13.1, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
University of Mississippi earned the #20 position in Mississippi. On age diversity, it scores 62.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.8, with a gender-diversity score of 97.9.
*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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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