Georgia Highlands College Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
3%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Georgia Highlands College has a diverse student body with 41% 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

White
58.5%(3,647)
Hispanic
18.0%(1,122)
African American
17.4%(1,083)
Asian
1.4%(88)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
3.9%(246)
Unknown
0.6%(37)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment6,316
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Georgia Highlands College has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.3%(2,229)
Women
64.7%(4,087)

Gender Statistics

Men2,229

35% of total enrollment

Women4,087

65% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Georgia Highlands College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 36% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.7%(430)
18-19
25.1%(1,242)
20-21
20.4%(1,009)
22-24
17.8%(881)
25+
28.1%(1,393)

Age Diversity Insights

36%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Georgia Highlands College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 140% in-state residents, -43% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.9%(837)
International
2.1%(18)

Regional Representation

In-State837

140% of student body

International18

3% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age