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Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most age-diverse college in Virginia. On age diversity, it scores 91.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
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 67 colleges ranked on age diversity in Virginia, 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 evaluated 67 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 Liberty University to be the most age-diverse college in Virginia. On age diversity, it scores 91.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.5.
You'll find a welcoming community at Marymount University, which ranked #2 this year. The school's age diversity score is 88.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 78.1, alongside a 97.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes Virginia School of Hair Design one of the most age-diverse colleges in Virginia. On age diversity, it scores 88.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 29.1, and gender diversity 99.6.
University of Virginia's College at Wise came in at #4 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Virginia. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.7, with a gender-diversity score of 93.8.
A rank of #5 makes Virginia Union University one of the most age-diverse colleges in Virginia. On age diversity, it scores 86.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 20.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Shenandoah University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 85.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.9, alongside a 87.5 gender-diversity score.
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach earned the #7 position in Virginia. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.6, and gender diversity 61.7.
Tidewater Community College landed the #8 spot in Virginia this year. The school's age diversity score is 84.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.2.
Advanced Technology Institute ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 83.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.4, and gender diversity 47.5.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.2, alongside a 97.6 gender-diversity score.
Old Dominion University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 82.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.0, alongside a 98.9 gender-diversity score.
Eastern Mennonite University landed the #12 spot in Virginia this year. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 55.8, and gender diversity 90.3.
Empire Beauty School-Midlothian landed the #13 spot in Virginia this year. The school's age diversity score is 81.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.3, and gender diversity 32.3.
Averett University placed #14 among the most age-diverse colleges in Virginia. It scores 81.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.9, and gender diversity 97.8.
Mary Baldwin University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 80.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.6, alongside a 76.9 gender-diversity score.
ECPI University earned the #16 position in Virginia. On age diversity, it scores 80.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.8, and gender diversity 97.3.
Central Virginia Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. It scores 79.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.7, alongside a 98.3 gender-diversity score.
Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 79.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.3, and gender diversity 27.5.
Southwest Virginia Community College placed #19 among the most age-diverse colleges in Virginia. Southwest Virginia Community College scores 79.4 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 25.3, alongside a 94.4 gender-diversity score.
Blue Ridge Community College placed #20 among the most age-diverse colleges in Virginia. Blue Ridge Community College scores 79.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.3, and gender diversity 96.9.
Virginia Peninsula Community College landed the #21 spot in Virginia this year. It scores 78.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.4, alongside a 98.8 gender-diversity score.
Virginia Highlands Community College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Virginia Highlands Community College scores 78.4 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 26.9, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
George Mason University placed #23 among the most age-diverse colleges in Virginia. On age diversity, it scores 78.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.4, and gender diversity 99.9.
Brightpoint Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 78.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.0, and gender diversity 98.2.
Chamberlain University-Virginia ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. The school's age diversity score is 77.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.9, with a gender-diversity score of 52.3.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most age-diverse 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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