Georgia Highlands College Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
2%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Georgia Highlands College has a diverse student body with 41% 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
58.3%(2,747)
Hispanic
18.8%(887)
African American
16.4%(773)
Asian
1.4%(68)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
4.1%(192)
Unknown
0.7%(31)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment4,768
International Students2%

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 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.8%(1,709)
Women
64.2%(3,059)

Gender Statistics

Men1,709

36% of total enrollment

Women3,059

64% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Georgia Highlands College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 27% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.0%(287)
18-19
27.1%(1,291)
20-21
21.2%(1,011)
22-24
18.4%(878)
25+
27.3%(1,301)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

27%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Georgia Highlands College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 126% in-state residents, -28% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.2%(897)
International
1.8%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State897

126% of student body

International16

2% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

27%

Non-Traditional Age