A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Jefferson Community College are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
71%
|
Black |
8%
|
Hispanic |
12%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 57% more female students than male students enrolled at Jefferson Community College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Jefferson Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
39%
|
Women |
61%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
892
|
Women |
1,400
|
Jefferson Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
95%
|
Out of State |
2%
|
Foreign |
3%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 30.8% |
Part time Undergrads | 28% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192022 IPEDS survey data for Jefferson Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024