Columbia College Chicago Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Columbia College Chicago has a diverse student body with 52% 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
45.6%(2,820)
Hispanic
26.7%(1,650)
African American
17.6%(1,087)
Asian
3.6%(223)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
5.1%(318)
Unknown
1.1%(71)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment6,646
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.7%(2,548)
Women
60.3%(3,876)

Gender Statistics

Men2,548

38% of total enrollment

Women3,876

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Columbia College Chicago 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+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Columbia College Chicago attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.5%(911)
Out-of-State
39.7%(629)
International
2.8%(45)

Regional Representation

In-State911

57% of student body

Out-of-State629

40% of student body

International45

3% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age