Race & Ethnicity
Columbia College has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
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 58% female students and 42% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
40% of total enrollment
55% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Columbia College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 14% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 44% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
14%
Traditional Age (18-21)
44%
Non-Traditional (25+)
5%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Columbia College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 96% in-state residents, 2% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
96% of student body
2% of student body
2% of student body
States Represented
36 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
46%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
58%
Female Students
Global Reach
2%
International
Age Diversity
44%
Non-Traditional Age