A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at John Wood Community College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 12% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
88%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at John Wood Community College with a gender ratio of 14% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, John Wood Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
209
|
| Women |
270
|
John Wood Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 29.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146278 IPEDS survey data for John Wood Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025