A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Columbus Technical College are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Columbus Technical College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
45%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 121% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbus Technical College with a gender ratio of 11% women to 5% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbus Technical College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5%
|
| Women |
11%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
151
|
| Women |
334
|
Columbus Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
68% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 37.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139357 IPEDS survey data for Columbus Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2025