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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
38% of total enrollment
58% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Columbia College Chicago serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
72%
Traditional Age (18-21)
6%
Non-Traditional (25+)
4%
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 58% in-state residents, 39% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
58% of student body
39% of student body
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
6%
Non-Traditional Age