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Columbia Southern University
Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Columbia Southern University.

18,717
Students
41%
Women
59%
Men

Student Body

Columbia Southern University has 18,717 total students. 12,778 are undergraduates and 5,939 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
12,778
Graduates
5,939
Total
18,717

The enrollment trend at Columbia Southern over the past 3 years:

20.0K
17.2K
14.4K
11.6K
8.8K
6.0K
2024
2025
2026

Additional facts about the student body at Columbia Southern:

50
States represented

Gender

More men than women attend Columbia Southern University. In the undergraduate class, 40% are women and 60% are men.

Women (40%)
Men (60%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Columbia Southern University as of 2026.

Hispanic
128
Black
2,703
White
7,656
Asian
210
Native
116
Pacific
91
Multiple
362

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

Columbia Southern University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Columbia Southern University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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