Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 46%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service are primarily Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service 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.

Racial demographics of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service students
Race Percent of Students
White
36%
Black
64%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 77% more female students than male students enrolled at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service students
Gender Number of Students
Men
122
Women
216

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 61%

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service draws 33 percent of students from Georgia, 51 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Georgia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
33%
Out of State
51%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
15%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$58,522 per year

55% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

338
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 33.5%
Part-time undergraduates 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139995.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026