A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at John Jay are predominantly Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 82% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
18%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
48%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 73% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, John Jay 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 |
5,091
|
| Women |
8,830
|
John Jay serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
65% 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 | 20.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190600 IPEDS survey data for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.