Columbia Southern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
33%
Female Students
Infinity%
International
49
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
61.6%(13,037)
Hispanic
2.0%(429)
African American
15.6%(3,309)
Asian
1.6%(340)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(209)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(118)
Two or More Races
2.6%(554)
Unknown
15.0%(3,170)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment28,957
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 33% female students and 67% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
67.4%(14,276)
Women
32.6%(6,893)

Gender Statistics

Men14,276

49% of total enrollment

Women6,893

24% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Columbia Southern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 2% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 57% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(41)
18-19
0.6%(74)
20-21
2.3%(306)
22-24
4.7%(615)
25+
92.1%(12,075)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.1%(4)
22-24
2.3%(125)
25+
97.6%(5,247)

Age Diversity Insights

2%

Traditional Age (18-21)

57%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

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
97.8%(45)
International
2.2%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State45

Infinity% of student body

International1

Infinity% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

33%

Female Students

Global Reach

Infinity%

International

Age Diversity

57%

Non-Traditional Age

Columbia Southern University - Demographics & Diversity