Columbia University Demographics & Diversity Overview

50%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
NaN%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Columbia University has a diverse student body with 50% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
39.1%(3,020)
Hispanic
18.9%(1,462)
African American
9.1%(700)
Asian
22.4%(1,732)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(18)
Two or More Races
7.7%(597)
Unknown
2.2%(169)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color50%
Total Enrollment37,954
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Columbia University has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.4%(4,851)
Women
48.4%(4,660)
Other
1.1%(108.5)

Gender Statistics

Men4,851

13% of total enrollment

Women4,660

12% of total enrollment

Other108.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Columbia University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(126)
18-19
30.4%(2,774)
20-21
40.3%(3,668)
22-24
13.9%(1,262)
25+
14.1%(1,281)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.1%(32)
20-21
2.4%(637)
22-24
41.6%(10,873)
25+
55.9%(14,623)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

75%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(260)

Regional Representation

International260

NaN% of student body

States Represented

All 50 states and Washington D.C. are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

50%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age