A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at New Jersey City University are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 77% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
New Jersey City University 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 |
23%
|
| Black |
21%
|
| Hispanic |
36%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at New Jersey City University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, New Jersey City University 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 |
2,416
|
| Women |
4,123
|
New Jersey City University serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
61% 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 | 37.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=185129 IPEDS survey data for New Jersey City University.