A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Jamestown Community College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
80%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Jamestown Community College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Jamestown Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,634
|
| Women |
2,122
|
Jamestown Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
55% 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 | 18.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191986 IPEDS survey data for Jamestown Community College.