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Our analysis found Northwest Missouri State University to be the most age-diverse college in Missouri. The school's age diversity score is 89.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.4, and gender diversity 93.2.
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 52 schools by age diversity in Missouri, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). To help you decide, College Factual evaluated 52 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 Northwest Missouri State University to be the most age-diverse college in Missouri. The school's age diversity score is 89.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 47.4, and gender diversity 93.2.
Out of the 52 colleges in Missouri in this year's ranking, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies landed the #2 spot. Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies scores 88.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.2, with a gender-diversity score of 97.7.
Out of the 52 colleges in Missouri in this year's ranking, William Woods University landed the #3 spot. The school's age diversity score is 87.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 54.1, with a gender-diversity score of 94.3.
A rank of #4 makes Rockhurst University one of the most age-diverse colleges in Missouri. It scores 86.1 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.1, alongside a 92.6 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Saint Louis Community College one of the most age-diverse colleges in Missouri. The school's age diversity score is 85.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.5, and gender diversity 93.6.
Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Maryville University of Saint Louis scores 85.8 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.5, alongside a 83.9 gender-diversity score.
Park University placed #7 among the most age-diverse colleges in Missouri. Park University scores 84.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 74.2, and gender diversity 99.4.
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 83.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.3, with a gender-diversity score of 94.1.
University of Central Missouri placed #9 among the most age-diverse colleges in Missouri. It scores 81.9 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 58.1, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
Webster University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 68.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Missouri-Kansas City earned the #11 position in Missouri. The school's age diversity score is 80.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 70.2, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City earned the #12 position in Missouri. It scores 80.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.7, alongside a 97.8 gender-diversity score.
Three Rivers College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. Three Rivers College scores 79.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.6, with a gender-diversity score of 87.6.
Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #14 spot in Missouri this year. On age diversity, it scores 79.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.9, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
Missouri Southern State University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Missouri Southern State University scores 79.5 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.8, alongside a 96.4 gender-diversity score.
Pinnacle Career Institute placed #16 among the most age-diverse colleges in Missouri. The school's age diversity score is 79.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.8, and gender diversity 40.5.
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City landed the #17 spot in Missouri this year. WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City scores 78.8 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.5, alongside a 77.4 gender-diversity score.
Paul Mitchell the School Springfield placed #18 among the most age-diverse colleges in Missouri. The school's age diversity score is 78.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.3, alongside a 52.6 gender-diversity score.
Missouri State University-Springfield earned the #19 position in Missouri. On age diversity, it scores 78.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.1, alongside a 96.9 gender-diversity score.
Avila University landed the #20 spot in Missouri this year. Avila University scores 77.7 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.3.
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing scores 77.6 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.1, alongside a 70.1 gender-diversity score.
Chamberlain University-Missouri came in at #22 in this year's ranking. It scores 77.4 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 49.6, and gender diversity 41.9.
Lincoln University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Lincoln University scores 77.2 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 59.4, and gender diversity 99.0.
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #24 spot in Missouri this year. On age diversity, it scores 77.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 49.6, and gender diversity 97.7.
Nazarene Theological Seminary placed #25 among the most age-diverse colleges in Missouri. It scores 76.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.4, and gender diversity 98.6.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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