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Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has 11 pts more first-gen students than Columbus State (44% vs. 33%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    Columbus State is more diverse (index 0.68 vs. 0.64)

    Diversity index
  3. 3

    Columbus State has 2 pts more Pell recipients than California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (45% vs. 43%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt5.6K
Columbus State5.6K
Pell Grant share
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt43%
Columbus State45%
First-gen share
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt44%
Columbus State33%
Diversity index
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt0.64
Columbus State0.68

Who they are

Men
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt46%
Columbus State43%
Part-time students
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt12%
Columbus State28%
Students 25 and older
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt23%
Columbus State24%

Race & ethnicity

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Columbus State
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt90%
Columbus State92%
First-years from other states
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt9%
Columbus State7%
First-years from abroad
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt0%
Columbus State1%
New transfer students this fall
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt848
Columbus State478
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt48%
Columbus State29%

Campus

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Remote townNCAA D-II · California Collegiate Athletic AssociationStudy abroadUndergrad research
Columbus State
Midsize cityNCAA D-II · Peach Belt ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyCalifornia State Polytechnic University-HumboldtColumbus State
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression–Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why