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Our analysis found Dine College to be the most age-diverse college in Arizona. The school's age diversity score is 90.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 4.2, and gender diversity 85.3.
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 45 colleges that stand out for their student bodies in Arizona, 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 analyzed 45 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 Dine College to be the most age-diverse college in Arizona. The school's age diversity score is 90.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 4.2, and gender diversity 85.3.
A rank of #2 makes Yavapai College one of the most age-diverse colleges in Arizona. The school's age diversity score is 89.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 50.0, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes Paradise Valley Community College one of the most age-diverse colleges in Arizona. Paradise Valley Community College scores 88.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
A rank of #4 makes Phoenix College one of the most age-diverse colleges in Arizona. On age diversity, it scores 88.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.4, and gender diversity 96.0.
You'll find a welcoming community at Scottsdale Community College, which ranked #5 this year. The school's age diversity score is 87.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
Grand Canyon University placed #6 among the most age-diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.2, and gender diversity 83.9.
Mohave Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.9, alongside a 90.7 gender-diversity score.
Mesa Community College placed #8 among the most age-diverse colleges in Arizona. Mesa Community College scores 87.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.2, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
Cochise County Community College District earned the #9 position in Arizona. It scores 86.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.4, with a gender-diversity score of 95.7.
GateWay Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. GateWay Community College scores 86.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 65.0, alongside a 92.6 gender-diversity score.
GateWay Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.9, and gender diversity 91.7.
Eastern Arizona College placed #12 among the most age-diverse colleges in Arizona. On age diversity, it scores 85.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.0, and gender diversity 98.1.
Pima Community College landed the #13 spot in Arizona this year. Pima Community College scores 84.5 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.9, alongside a 99.1 gender-diversity score.
Refrigeration School Inc landed the #14 spot in Arizona this year. It scores 83.9 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.9, with a gender-diversity score of 47.6.
South Mountain Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. South Mountain Community College scores 83.5 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 62.9, and gender diversity 97.9.
Glendale Community College placed #16 among the most age-diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 83.3 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 63.3, and gender diversity 99.2.
Coconino Community College placed #17 among the most age-diverse colleges in Arizona. It scores 82.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 68.7, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Central Arizona College landed the #18 spot in Arizona this year. The school's age diversity score is 82.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.2, with a gender-diversity score of 96.0.
Bryan University landed the #19 spot in Arizona this year. Bryan University scores 80.1 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 69.5, alongside a 55.2 gender-diversity score.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion earned the #20 position in Arizona. Arizona State University Digital Immersion scores 80.1 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.0, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
University of Phoenix-Arizona earned the #21 position in Arizona. The school's age diversity score is 78.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.7, with a gender-diversity score of 88.0.
Empire Beauty School-Tucson landed the #22 spot in Arizona this year. On age diversity, it scores 78.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.4, alongside a 24.2 gender-diversity score.
American InterContinental University System earned the #23 position in Arizona. The school's age diversity score is 78.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 69.7, and gender diversity 97.7.
Phoenix Seminary earned the #24 position in Arizona. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.3, alongside a 90.3 gender-diversity score.
Estrella Mountain Community College earned the #25 position in Arizona. The school's age diversity score is 76.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.7, alongside a 97.0 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based 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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