Joliet Junior College Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
4%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Joliet Junior College has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.7%(10,232)
Hispanic
29.5%(5,833)
African American
9.2%(1,824)
Asian
3.3%(659)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(100)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(15)
Two or More Races
2.7%(525)
Unknown
3.0%(600)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment19,810
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Joliet Junior College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Joliet Junior College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(8,637)
Women
56.4%(11,173)

Gender Statistics

Men8,637

44% of total enrollment

Women11,173

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Joliet Junior College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(267)
18-19
35.3%(3,482)
20-21
22.6%(2,233)
22-24
13.8%(1,357)
25+
25.6%(2,522)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Joliet Junior College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 206% in-state residents, -109% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.3%(630)
International
1.7%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State630

206% of student body

International11

4% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age

Joliet Junior College - Demographics & Diversity