Cumberland County College
Tel:
(856)691-8600
- Cumberland County College is a comprehensive community college that is accessible, learning-centered, and dedicated to serving a diverse community of learners and employers through quality innovative programs, services and the appropriate use of technology for life-long learning.
School Highlights
- Cumberland County College serves 3,844 students (60% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- Cumberland County College is the only community colleges within Cumberland County, NJ.
- The nearest community college to Cumberland County College is Atlantic Cape Community College (19.9 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Cumberland County College | (NJ) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 121 staff | 234 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,844 students | 7,040 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 34:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,298 students | 3,412 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,546 students | 3,628 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 22% | 19% |
| % Black | 15% | 14% |
| % White | 59% | 48% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 23% | 19% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,100 | $36,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Cumberland was the first community college in New Jersey to open its own campus in October 1966. The 100-acre campus, featuring nine buildings, provides an excellent educational and social atmosphere. Whether your educational goals lie in a transfer-oriented program, career education, professional growth or personal enrichment, Cumberland County College offers you quality instruction and dedicated service. If you're an employer, Cumberland offers services and training programs that will help your organization to succeed. Cumberland County College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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