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Columbia International University Demographics & Diversity

Columbia, South Carolina

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Columbia International University are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Columbia International University students
Race Percent of Students
White 72%
Black 10%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2%
International 4%
Race Unknown 6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
High

There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbia International University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbia International University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Columbia International University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 46%
Women 54%
Enrollment by gender for Columbia International University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 1,142
Women 1,339

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Low

Columbia International University serves a low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Columbia International University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 59%
Out of State 38%
Foreign 3%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$64,434 per year

36% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
2,481
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 19.1%
Part time Undergrads 8.5%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217925 IPEDS survey data for Columbia International University.

Last updated February 24, 2024