A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Paris Junior College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 65% more female students than male students enrolled at Paris Junior College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Paris Junior College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,669
|
| Women |
2,758
|
Paris Junior College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% 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 | 23% |
| Part time Undergrads | 45.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227401 IPEDS survey data for Paris Junior College.
Last updated February 24, 2024