Mercer County Community College
- Mercer serves over 30,000 people each year in our associate degree programs, credit and noncredit certificate programs, continuing education, customized training for businesses, career training, youth programs, and summer camps for children. Many more come to campus for cultural activities, sporting events and our fitness center and pool.
School Highlights
Mercer County Community College serves 7,480 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 7,480 students
- In-state tuition: $4,644
- Out-state tuition: $6,732
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mercer County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 583 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.
Mercer County Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
583 staff
445 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mercer County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Mercer County Community College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,480 students
5,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,576 students
2,576 students
# Part-Time Students
4,904 students
3,282 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
26%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
36%
40%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.74
College Completion Rate
19%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,644 is less than the state average of $5,616. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,732 is less than the state average of $7,703. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,644
$5,616
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,732
$7,703
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
55%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Established in 1966, Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is a publicly supported comprehensive educational institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1971 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. The newly-expanded James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents. MCCC offers 65 associate degree programs and numerous credit and noncredit certificate programs. MCCC degrees and courses transfer to numerous senior colleges through transfer agreements. Students can also enroll in a dual admissions program, which guarantees transfer into the junior year at six New Jersey colleges — Rutgers, Rider, The College of New Jersey, Montclair, NJIT and Thomas Edison. Mercer County Community College has enjoyed four decades of excellence in two-year college athletics. Mercer offers intercollegiate competition in men's and women's soccer, basketball, and tennis; men's baseball and women's softball. Some sports offer scholarship opportunities for entering student athletes. The college is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is authorized by the State of New Jersey's Commission on Higher Education to award associate degrees. Many of the college's academic programs are also accredited by national professional associations and their boards of certification.
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