For the 2023-24 school year, there are 28 community colleges serving 126,586 students in New Jersey (19 public colleges and 9 private colleges).
For New Jersey community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,652 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 (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Assumption College for Sisters, Raritan Valley Community College and Hudson County Community College.
New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 56% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NJ) School Average
Asian
6%
Hispanic
24%
Black
13%
White
44%
Two or more races
2%
Non Resident
3%
Unknown
8%
Top Ranked New Jersey Community Colleges (2023-24)
College
Location
Students
Assumption College for Sisters
Private not-for-profit
200 A Morris Avenue
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 957-0188
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 957-0188
| 55 students
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Private for-profit
44 Rifle Camp Rd
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
(973) 278-5400
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
(973) 278-5400
| 2,625 students
DeVry University-New Jersey
Private for-profit
517 Route 1 S, Ste 1000
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 729-3960
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 729-3960
| 190 students
Eastern International College-Belleville
Private for-profit
251 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-9051
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-9051
| 234 students
Eastern International College-Jersey City
Private for-profit
684 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 216-9901
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 216-9901
| 292 students
Eastwick College-Ramsey
Private for-profit
10 South Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-8877
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-8877
| 781 students
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-7100
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-7100
| 6,683 students
118 Lamington Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1200
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1200
| 6,321 students
5100 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-1111
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-1111
| 4,464 students
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 224-2345
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 224-2345
| 10,438 students
Eastwick College-Hackensack
Private for-profit
250 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 488-9400
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 488-9400
| 533 students
1200 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor, NJ 08550
(609) 586-4800
West Windsor, NJ 08550
(609) 586-4800
| 6,342 students
One College Blvd
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 684-6800
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 684-6800
| 5,549 students
Pillar College
Private not-for-profit
60 Park Place, Suite 701
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 803-5000
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 803-5000
| 534 students
900 College Circle
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 222-9311
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 222-9311
| 7,316 students
1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-5000
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-5000
| 6,369 students
Salem Community College
Public
460 Hollywood Avenue
Carneys Point, NJ 08069
(856) 299-2100
Carneys Point, NJ 08069
(856) 299-2100
| 865 students
One College Hill Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 300-2100
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 300-2100
| 2,190 students
475 Route 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 835-9222
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 835-9222
| 3,251 students
Community Colleges in New Jersey (Closed)
School
Location
Students
630 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Route 10
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 369-1360
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 369-1360
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in New Jersey?
There are 28 community colleges serving 126,586 students in New Jersey.
How much do community colleges cost in New Jersey?
For New Jersey community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,652 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.
What are the top ranked community colleges in New Jersey?
The best top ranked community colleges in New Jersey include Assumption College for Sisters, Raritan Valley Community College and Hudson County Community College.
What is community college diversity score in New Jersey?
New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in New Jersey?
New Jersey community college are approximately 56% minority students (majority Hispanic).
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