School Highlights
Middlesex College serves 12,044 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 66%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 12,044 students
- In-state tuition: $3,996
- Out-state tuition: $7,992
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Middlesex College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 374 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Middlesex College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
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
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1964
Campus Size
188 acres
Total Faculty
374 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Student Body
The student population of Middlesex College has grown by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Middlesex College diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,044 students
1,147 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
4,378 students
577 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
7,666 students
570 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
12,044 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,378 students
503 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,666 students
570 students
% Asian
22%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
31%
29%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
10%
17%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
21%
34%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
40%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$51,345
$47,869
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,996 is less than the state average of $5,553. The in-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,992 is more than the state average of $7,667. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,996
$5,553
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,992
$7,667
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
83%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,523
$11,000
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,143
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
100%
68%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerSoftball
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling
Colors
Blue and Green
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
56 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Advocates for Students with Learning DifferencesAfrican Diaspora Alliance
Alpha Delta NuAlpha Mu Gamma
ASEZAssociation of MCC Nursing Students
Business ClubCatholic Campus Ministry
Computer Science ClubCRU
Earth Science ClubEducational Opportunity Fund Club
Fine Arts ClubFrench Club
Geek IndexHallyu Club
Healthy Active MindsHindu Student Council
History & Human Rights Awareness ClubHumanities Honor Society
Indian Student AssociationJuvenile Justice Reform Club
Kappa Delta PiKappa Pi
MCC Community Gospel ChoirMCC Feminist Collective
Multi-Cultural ClubMusic Club
Muslim Student AssociationNew Brunswick Center Club
Organization of Latino UnityPhi Theta Kappa
Philosophy ClubPhysics Society
Pokemon Go ClubPsi Beta
Rotaract ClubSexuality and Gender Acceptance
Social ClubSTEM
Student American Dental HygienistsStudent Association of Radiographers
Super Smash Brothers ClubUnited Students of Perth Amboy
Veterans and Service Members AssociationVolunteers in Action
Arts and Music Programs:
Backstage PlayersBlue Colt Radio
Blue Colt VibeImprov Club
Quo Vadis Student Newspaper
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance ClubKung Fu & Self Defense
Martial ArtsStep Team
Track and Field Club
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1964 by the Middlesex County Board of Freeholders, the College now enrolls approximately 10,000 students. The campus population is diverse, with students from 64 different countries in attendance, 34% Hispanic, 28% White, 16% Asian, 12% Black. Degrees conferred include the Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science and the Associate in Applied Science. The College offers more than 700 courses in100 different degree and certificate programs with many specially designed transfer programs. The College campus covers 200 acres with 25 buildings including state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, a fully-equipped Recreation Center and a 440-seat Performing Arts Center. The College has centers in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy. 60 percent of the College's graduates pursue additional higher education. Almost 100 percent of students transfer successfully. Articulation agreements with many different colleges and universities ease transfer. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and for specific programs: the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the American Dental Association, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, the National League for Nursing Accreditation and the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Middlesex College cost?
Middlesex College's tuition is approximately $3,996 for In-State students and $7,992 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Middlesex College?
The acceptance rate of Middlesex College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 68%.
What sports does Middlesex College offer?
Middlesex College offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Middlesex College's ranking?
Middlesex College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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