A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Jefferson are mostly White with a small Asian population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 173% more female students than male students enrolled at Thomas Jefferson University with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Jefferson has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,222
|
| Women |
6,064
|
Jefferson serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 63 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
63%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 57.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216366 IPEDS survey data for Thomas Jefferson University.