JSCC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 40%

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 JSCC are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Jackson State Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
74%
Black
19%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
0%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 43%

There are 113% more female students than male students enrolled at Jackson State Community College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, JSCC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Jackson State Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
32%
Women
68%
Enrollment by gender for Jackson State Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,124
Women
2,394

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

JSCC draws 98 percent of students from Tennessee, 1 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Tennessee, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Jackson State Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
98%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$44,897 per year

64% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,518
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 18.8%
Part-time undergraduates 35.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220400.

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