| State | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,444 | 96.01% |
| New Jersey | 38 | 2.53% |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | 0.20% |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 0.20% |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 0.13% |
| Maryland | 2 | 0.13% |
| Michigan | 2 | 0.13% |
| Illinois | 2 | 0.13% |
| Florida | 2 | 0.13% |
| Nevada | 1 | 0.07% |
| Connecticut | 1 | 0.07% |
| Virginia | 1 | 0.07% |
| Vermont | 1 | 0.07% |
| California | 1 | 0.07% |
The majority of the John Jay students who live in the U.S. are from New York. Student location diversity is considered average.