A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Columbia Southern University are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
23%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 66% more male students than female students enrolled at Columbia Southern University with a gender ratio of 62% men to 38% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbia Southern University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
62%
|
| Women |
38%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,946
|
| Women |
6,002
|
Columbia Southern University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 92% of the student body residing outside of Alabama or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
8%
|
| Out of State |
90%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
33% 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 | 92.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 54.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=450933 IPEDS survey data for Columbia Southern University.