Columbia Southern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
35%
Female Students
Infinity%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Columbia Southern University has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and Infinity% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.9%(7,015)
Hispanic
2.0%(221)
African American
15.9%(1,803)
Asian
1.5%(174)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(114)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(56)
Two or More Races
2.6%(298)
Unknown
14.5%(1,647)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment15,948
International StudentsInfinity%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Columbia Southern University has a gender distribution of 35% female students and 65% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
65.5%(7,420)
Women
34.5%(3,910)

Gender Statistics

Men7,420

47% of total enrollment

Women3,910

25% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Columbia Southern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 3% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 92% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(36)
18-19
0.7%(79)
20-21
2.4%(270)
22-24
4.6%(520)
25+
92.0%(10,425)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.0%(2)
22-24
2.0%(93)
25+
97.9%(4,523)

Age Diversity Insights

3%

Traditional Age (18-21)

92%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

In-State
82.1%(23)
International
17.9%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State23

Infinity% of student body

International5

Infinity% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

35%

Female Students

Global Reach

Infinity%

International

Age Diversity

92%

Non-Traditional Age