A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Jackson Community College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 87% more female students than male students enrolled at Jackson Community College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Jackson Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,480
|
| Women |
2,764
|
Jackson Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 32.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 53.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170444 IPEDS survey data for Jackson Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024