A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Temple Junior College are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at Temple College with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Temple Junior College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,536
|
| Women |
3,066
|
Temple Junior College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
52% 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 | 40.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 70.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228608 IPEDS survey data for Temple College.