- Jersey College is a private college specializing in nursing education with its main campus in Teterboro, New Jersey. The college was established in 2003 and started its first class in 2004. Jersey College has eighteen other locations in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
School Highlights
Jersey College serves 2,905 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 65%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,905 students
- Acceptance Rate: 59%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Jersey College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
445 staff
Student Body
The student population of Jersey College has grown by 144% over five years.
The Jersey College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,905 students
2,085 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
2,905 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,905 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
62%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
3%
35%
% Hawaiian
16%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,129
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
59%
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Jersey College?
The acceptance rate of Jersey College is 59%, which is lower than the state average of 76%.
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