Columbus State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

56%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Columbus State University has a diverse student body with 56% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
43.7%(2,585)
Hispanic
8.5%(505)
African American
38.1%(2,254)
Asian
2.9%(173)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(13)
Two or More Races
4.2%(246)
Unknown
2.2%(128)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color56%
Total Enrollment7,479
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Columbus State University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.7%(2,503)
Women
58.3%(3,500)

Gender Statistics

Men2,503

33% of total enrollment

Women3,500

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Columbus State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.3%(258)
18-19
27.0%(1,622)
20-21
26.7%(1,604)
22-24
17.7%(1,064)
25+
24.2%(1,455)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(5)
22-24
12.9%(191)
25+
86.7%(1,280)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Columbus State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, -2% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.4%(946)
International
1.6%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State946

100% of student body

International15

2% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

56%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age