A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CCAD are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 128% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbus College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CCAD has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30%
|
| Women |
70%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
296
|
| Women |
676
|
CCAD serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
67%
|
| Out of State |
28%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
42% 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 | 7.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202170 IPEDS survey data for Columbus College of Art and Design.