A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Columbia College Hollywood are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 39% more male students than female students enrolled at Columbia College Hollywood with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbia College Hollywood has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
169
|
| Women |
122
|
Columbia College Hollywood serves a high number of out-of-state students with 73% of the student body residing outside of California or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
27%
|
| Out of State |
55%
|
| Foreign |
18%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
55% 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 | 18.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112570 IPEDS survey data for Columbia College Hollywood.