A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Columbia are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 62% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
38%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
18%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
15%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbia University in the City of New York with a gender ratio of 42% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbia has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11,521
|
| Women |
14,647
|
Columbia serves a high number of out-of-state students with 81% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
19%
|
| Out of State |
64%
|
| Foreign |
17%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
22% 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 | 18.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190150 IPEDS survey data for Columbia University in the City of New York.
Last updated February 24, 2025