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Doane University tops our 2026 ranking of the most age-diverse colleges in Nebraska. On age diversity, it scores 87.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
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 22 colleges by age diversity in Nebraska, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the range of student ages (the mix of traditional and non-traditional-age students). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 22 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Doane University tops our 2026 ranking of the most age-diverse colleges in Nebraska. On age diversity, it scores 87.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.1.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health came in at #2 on this year's Most Age-Diverse Colleges ranking in Nebraska. On age diversity, it scores 85.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 48.4.
Out of the 22 colleges in Nebraska in this year's ranking, Peru State College landed the #3 spot. The school's age diversity score is 83.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 37.4, and gender diversity 96.5.
You'll find a welcoming community at Chadron State College, which ranked #4 this year. The school's age diversity score is 83.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 39.4, with a gender-diversity score of 93.4.
You'll find a welcoming community at Bellevue University, which ranked #5 this year. The school's age diversity score is 79.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.1.
University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #6 spot in Nebraska this year. University of Nebraska at Kearney scores 78.6 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.9, and gender diversity 92.5.
Nebraska Indian Community College landed the #7 spot in Nebraska this year. Nebraska Indian Community College scores 78.2 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 30.3, and gender diversity 93.5.
Northeast Community College earned the #8 position in Nebraska. The school's age diversity score is 78.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.0, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Wayne State College landed the #9 spot in Nebraska this year. Wayne State College scores 78.0 out of 100 for age diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.4, and gender diversity 96.4.
University of Nebraska at Omaha placed #10 among the most age-diverse colleges in Nebraska. University of Nebraska at Omaha scores 77.6 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 57.9, with a gender-diversity score of 98.7.
Southeast Community College Area earned the #11 position in Nebraska. The school's age diversity score is 76.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 45.3, with a gender-diversity score of 99.2.
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #12 among the most age-diverse colleges in Nebraska. On age diversity, it scores 75.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.8, and gender diversity 99.9.
Central Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 75.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.7, with a gender-diversity score of 96.6.
Creighton University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Creighton University scores 74.9 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.5, and gender diversity 98.3.
Western Nebraska Community College placed #15 among the most age-diverse colleges in Nebraska. On age diversity, it scores 74.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.7, and gender diversity 95.7.
Midland University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the most age-diverse colleges. On age diversity, it scores 74.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 60.0, and gender diversity 99.3.
Mid-Plains Community College placed #17 among the most age-diverse colleges in Nebraska. The school's age diversity score is 70.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.7, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
University of Nebraska Medical Center came in at #18 in this year's ranking. On age diversity, it scores 69.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.9, and gender diversity 86.1.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln placed #19 among the most age-diverse colleges in Nebraska. It scores 66.3 out of 100 for age diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.6, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the #20 spot in Nebraska this year. On age diversity, it scores 62.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.3, and gender diversity 97.7.
Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics earned the #21 position in Nebraska. It scores 59.3 out of 100 for age diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 33.0, and gender diversity 3.4.
Hastings College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. The school's age diversity score is 47.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 58.1, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs 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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