Columbus State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 59%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Columbus State are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Columbus State University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	51%
Black	37%
Hispanic	6%
Asian	2%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	1%
Race Unknown	0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 46% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbus State University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbus State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Columbus State University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	41%
Women	59%

Enrollment by gender for Columbus State University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	3,220
Women	4,693

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 8%

Columbus State draws 92 percent of students from Georgia, 7 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Georgia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Columbus State University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	92%
Out of State	7%
Foreign	1%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$55,979 per year

57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

7,913

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	30.2%
Part-time undergraduates	27.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139366.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026