A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Columbia Junior College are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbia College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbia Junior College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,016
|
| Women |
1,333
|
Columbia Junior College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
39% 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 | 35.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 67.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112561 IPEDS survey data for Columbia College.