Columbia College Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
36
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Columbia College has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.3%(3,060)
Hispanic
11.8%(654)
African American
21.5%(1,188)
Asian
2.3%(127)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(19)
Two or More Races
6.5%(360)
Unknown
1.6%(91)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment6,046
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Columbia College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Columbia College has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.5%(2,296)
Women
59.5%(3,379)

Gender Statistics

Men2,296

38% of total enrollment

Women3,379

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Columbia College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

6%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Columbia College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 110% in-state residents, -12% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.5%(318)
International
2.5%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State318

110% of student body

International8

3% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age