Campus & Student Life at Paris Junior College

Home to about 4,421 undergraduates in 2020, Paris Junior College is a small, public college located in Paris, Texas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Paris Junior College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Paris Junior College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Paris Junior College Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Paris Junior College Disability Services.

Paris Junior College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Paris Junior College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Paris Junior College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Paris Junior College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Paris Junior College

Paris Junior College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Paris Junior College

Paris Junior College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,421 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,518 (34.3%). Part-time attendance was 2,903 (65.7%).

Paris Junior College is Ranked #1,877 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Paris Junior College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Paris Junior College #1877 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Paris Junior College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Paris Junior College Diversity Guide.

Paris Junior College Competes in the NJCAA

Paris Junior College has a total of 102 student athletes, 55 men and 47 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Paris Junior College Athletics