| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 6,379 | 39.15% |
| White | 5,124 | 31.45% |
| Asian | 1,909 | 11.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,067 | 6.55% |
| Black or African American | 760 | 4.66% |
| Unknown | 656 | 4.03% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 370 | 2.27% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
The majority of Columbia graduate students are International.