School Highlights
MCI Institute of NJ serves 150 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 65%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
MCI Institute of NJ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
MCI Institute of NJ
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
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
6 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of MCI Institute of NJ has grown by 240% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The MCI Institute of NJ diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 91% over five years.
Total Enrollment
150 students
1,012 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
150 students
577 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
150 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
150 students
565 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
53%
35%
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
40%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,763
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,534
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MCI Institute of NJ's ranking?
MCI Institute of NJ ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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