Camden County College

200 College Drive
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Camden County College, a comprehensive public community college in New Jersey, provides accessible and affordable education including associate degree programs, occupational certificates programs, non-credit courses, and customized job training. The College welcomes all who can benefit and provides the support services students need to transfer for further studies, prepare for a career, and continue their education. The College responds to the changing needs of its community and students and continuously improves its programs and services to support the economic development of Camden County and the personal development of its citizens.

School Highlights

Camden County College serves 8,122 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,122 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,440
  • Out-state tuition: $4,440
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Camden County College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 575 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Camden County College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
575 staff
439 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Camden County College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Camden County College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,122 students
4,639 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,424 students
1,960 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,698 students
2,679 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
697 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,424 students
1,960 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,698 students
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
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% Hispanic
16%
25%
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% Black
16%
13%
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% White
53%
44%
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
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% Non Resident races
5%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
29%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$36,100
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,440 is less than the state average of $5,181. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,440 is less than the state average of $7,190. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$5,181
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$7,190
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
77%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • With over 130 degree and certificate programs, Camden County College is one of the nation's fastest growing two-year colleges. We provide convenient, high quality and affordable education with a commitment to lifelong learning, job training and enrichment for adults of all ages. Camden County College is three distinct campuses (Blackwood, Camden, and Cherry Hill) with a common mission. That mission was launched when Camden County College purchased what had been Mother of the Savior Seminary – along with the 320-acre tract of land surrounding it – early in 1967. By September of that year, the first class of Camden County College students was taking courses on the Blackwood Campus. Camden County College serves an enrollment of more than 30,000 credit students and thousands more non-credit students each year. Programs cover technical fields like automotive technology and mechanical engineering; health professions like nursing and medical coding; and liberal arts and sciences like English and chemistry. There also is a multitude of recreational offerings, ranging from social dancing to computer studies. In addition, it is acknowledged regionally as a vital resource for transfer education, customized training and community cultural events. Because it has maintained one of the lowest tuition rates of any college or university in the state or region while offering such outstanding programming, the college has come to be known as the best higher educational value in the Delaware Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Camden County College cost?
Camden County College's tuition is approximately $4,440 for In-State students and $4,440 for Out-State students.
What is Camden County College's ranking?
Camden County College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,122 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,440
  • Out-state tuition: $4,440
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is Eastern International College-Jersey City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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