Passaic County Community College
School Notes Overview:
The Mission of Passaic County Community College is to provide academic, cultural, and technological resources and experiences to the residents of Passaic County. Through education, we seek to help bring about more satisfying and productive personal lives, stronger community leadership, and a strengthened economic base. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Passaic County, NJ | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,123 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 5,046 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 7,169 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 60% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 60% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,125 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 41% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,200 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $500 | $1,147 |
School Notes:
- Passaic County Community College is a publicly supported two-year college offering associate in arts and associate in science degree programs that lead to transfer to four-year colleges. Offering associate in applied science degrees and certificates in career specializations, the College provides more than forty degree and certificate programs to over 7,000 students. Student activities, cultural programming, and intercollegiate athletics provide students with a variety of extracurricular experiences.
- PCCC's main campus is located in the lower portion of Passaic County, New Jersey, in the heart of one of the nation's historic industrial cities, Paterson. The campus serves an extremely diverse population. The central campus buildings include Academic Hall, Founders' Hall, Hamilton Hall, and the newly refurbished Hamilton Club building. Academic Hall contains classrooms, computer and science laboratories, and the Academic Resource Center; it is connected to Founders' Hall by a passageway that crosses over College Boulevard. Founders' Hall contains many administrative offices, gymnasium, and theater.
- The College has recently added a child-care center, expanded its library facilities, electronic and multimedia classrooms greatly enhanced our Paterson campus. The historic “Hamilton Club” building is newly renovated for use as a conference center, and the Wanaque Academic Center provides an outstanding setting for the delivery of academic programs. PCCC is now one of the most technologically advanced campuses in the region.
- Today, PCCC enrolls over 7000 students a year in over 40 associate degree, certificate, and diploma programs plus an extensive program of English as a Second Language, continuing education, and customized training. At PCCC, you will enter a learning environment that is intimate and nurturing, where small class size encourages meaningful dialogue with instructors and where friendships develop and grow.
- The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Christie vows to help the flood zone (The Record and Herald News)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 11:23:43 am
Governor Christie came to North Jersey on Wednesday to get a glimpse of the misery caused by the flood, and promised that the state and federal government would work toward both “short-term and long-term” solutions. - The water will be gone, ruined lives will remain (The Record and Herald News)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 07:08:37 am
The St. Patrick's Day sun washed over Paterson like a gentle balm on Wednesday, as the muddy waters choking dozens of city blocks began to drain away. - Evacuees doing without (The Record and Herald News)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 06:14:26 am
PATERSON — Most of the flood victims who came to the Red Cross Shelter set up at Passaic County Community College brought nothing more than a change of underwear and a few possessions, such as laptops and cellphones. - Herald News letters: March 18, 2010 (The Record and Herald News)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 06:11:05 am
On Sunday, in response to the massive flooding and storm damage affecting New Jersey, Governor Christie signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency. On Monday, I declared a state of emergency for the city of Paterson. - LRHS launches college course program (The Record and Herald News)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 05:12:37 am
Teaming up with Passaic County Community College (PCCC), Lakeland Regional High School (LRHS) is opening up a program of college courses to students who could use the extra push toward college ambitions.
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Near By Schools:
- Berkeley College - 2,729 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Bergen Community College - 15,283 students - 4.6 mi. away - view location
- Gibbs College - 991 students - 7.8 mi. away - view location
- Essex County College - 10,972 students - 12.5 mi. away - view location
- American Academy Mcallister Institute Of Funeral S - 182 students - 13.8 mi. away - view location
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