by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Columbus State really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at Columbus State. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual crunched the numbers to discover how diverse the typical college campus really is, considering race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Columbus State total enrollment is approximately 7,248 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Columbus State undergraduate population is made up of 52.8% women, and 47.2% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Columbus State Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,001 | 41.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,624 | 22.5% |
| Unknown | 1,062 | 14.7% |
| Hispanic | 627 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 399 | 5.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 246 | 3.4% |
| International | 243 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,001 | 41.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,624 | 22.5% |
| Unknown | 1,062 | 14.7% |
| Hispanic | 627 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 399 | 5.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 246 | 3.4% |
| International | 243 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
Columbus State Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% |
| Unknown | 1.4% |
| International | 0.6% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 3,829 female students and 3,419 male students at Columbus State.
Columbus State Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 98.9% of Columbus State students come from within the state, and 1.1% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 18 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4,239 | 99.4% |
| Florida | 4 | 0.1% |
| Tennessee | 3 | 0.1% |
| Washington | 2 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | 2 | 0.0% |
Columbus State enrolls approximately 3.4% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Columbus State, 39.9% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,651 | 23.7% |
| 18-19 | 6,582 | 23.4% |
| 20-21 | 4,623 | 16.5% |
| 22-24 | 3,704 | 13.2% |
| 25-29 | 2,809 | 10.0% |
| 35 and over | 2,278 | 8.1% |
| 30-34 | 1,434 | 5.1% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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