MCI Institute of NJ

901 West Park Avenue St 201
Ocean, NJ 07712
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

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
Completion Rates

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,470 per year for in-state students and $7,575 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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