A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Columbus Technical College are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Columbus Technical College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
45%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 131% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbus Technical College with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbus Technical College 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 |
948
|
| Women |
2,186
|
Columbus Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
17%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
74% 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 | 37.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139357 IPEDS survey data for Columbus Technical College.