A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Jarvis Christian College are mostly Black with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Jarvis Christian College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
4%
|
| Black |
83%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at Jarvis Christian College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Jarvis Christian College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
340
|
| Women |
389
|
Jarvis Christian College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 68 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
68%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
90% 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 | 17.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225885 IPEDS survey data for Jarvis Christian College.