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 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- 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)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
439 staff
Student Body
The student population of Jersey College has grown by 358% over five years.
The Jersey College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,905 students
1,382 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,905 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
815 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,905 students
567 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
62%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
12%
22%
% White
3%
7%
% Hawaiian
16%
34%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.79
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3204%
0.4254%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4107%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,129
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
59%
76%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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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