A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Tyler Junior College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 69% more female students than male students enrolled at Tyler Junior College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Tyler Junior College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,428
|
| Women |
7,473
|
Tyler Junior College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% 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 | 24.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229355 IPEDS survey data for Tyler Junior College.
Last updated February 24, 2024