County College of Morris
School Highlights
County College of Morris serves 6,697 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 6,697 students
- In-state tuition: $7,870
- Out-state tuition: $10,870
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
County College of Morris ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 548 teachers has grown by 90% over five years.
County College of Morris
(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
548 staff
439 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of County College of Morris has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The County College of Morris diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,697 students
4,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,983 students
1,906 students
# Part-Time Students
3,714 students
2,679 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
545 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,983 students
1,960 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,714 students
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
24%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
60%
44%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
8%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
7.31%
7.31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,100
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,870 is more than the state average of $5,173. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,870 is more than the state average of $7,364. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,870
$5,173
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,870
$7,364
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- County College of Morris is located on 218 acres of rolling terrain in Randolph. The college first opened its doors to students in 1968 after Henderson Hall, the first building on campus, was completed. The first class consisted of 592 full-time and 703 part-time students. Enrollment grew quickly, and by the fall of 1969, five additional buildings were under way: the library, later named the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center after CCM's first president; Sheffield Hall; the Physical Education Building; the Student Community Center and a service building; all completed by 1970. In the fall of 1973, two additional academic buildings, Cohen and DeMare Halls, were completed. In 1982, the college reached its highest enrollment of 12,012 students. That same year the Dalrymple House was renovated to house administrators. It was renovated again in 1994 to serve as a Child Care Center. Expansion on the main campus continued and in 1994 the college completed the construction of two additions which joined the three academic science buildings. The 20,417 square-foot expansion added classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, student lounges and an expanded cafeteria. In 1997 the college also opened a six-lane aquatic facility joined to the Health and Physical Education Building. County College of Morris is licensed by the State of New Jersey and accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does County College of Morris cost?
County College of Morris's tuition is approximately $7,870 for In-State students and $10,870 for Out-State students.
What is County College of Morris's ranking?
County College of Morris ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to County College of Morris is Assumption College for Sisters (5.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Assumption College for Sisters
Private not-for-profit
200 A Morris Avenue
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 957-0188
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 957-0188
5.5 miles
| 55 students
118 Lamington Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1200
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1200
18.4 miles
| 5,308 students
One College Hill Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 300-2100
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 300-2100
18.8 miles
| 2,190 students
Union County College
Public
1033 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-7000
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-7000
18.9 miles
| 8,298 students
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Private for-profit
44 Rifle Camp Rd
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
(973) 278-5400
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
(973) 278-5400
20.6 miles
| 2,625 students
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