Ocean County College, an innovative academic leader, provides affordable, student-centered, high quality educational experiences that prepare and empower diverse learners to contribute to and succeed in global societies. OCC invests in and fosters academic, economic, and cultural excellence and ensures financial strength by generating new revenue streams, engaging in national and international university and corporate partnerships, and cultivating a technologically progressive and entrepreneurial spirit.
School Highlights
Ocean County College serves 7,480 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 7,480 students
In-state tuition: $4,515
Out-state tuition: $7,695
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 27%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 615 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Ocean County College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Ocean County College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,480 students
4,639 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,735 students
1,960 students
# Part-Time Students
3,745 students
2,679 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
665 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,735 students
1,960 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,745 students
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
25%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
73%
44%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,515 is less than the state average of $5,181. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,695 is more than the state average of $7,190. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,515
$5,181
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,695
$7,190
Tuition Notes
Tuition and fees are 150.50/credit for in-county students and 256.50/credit for out-of-state students. The above totals are approximate for a full year with Ocean.
Club or Organization: Honor Societies, Recreation Clubs, Student Government Association, Support Groups
Arts and Music Programs: Performance Clubs
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
For more than 40 years, Ocean County College, a public two-year
community college sponsored by Ocean County and the State of New
Jersey, has provided area residents with the opportunity to benefit
from higher education. Ocean County College is located in Toms
River, the county seat of Ocean.
Ocean offers its students a plethora of degree and certificate
programs, allowing them to pursue their education with both credit
and non-credit classes. Many of our programs are designed to
facilitate easy transfer to four-year universities for our
students. We offer honors options, career development, courses for
licenses, business education training, as well as continuing and
professional education programs. Students can find these offerings
available during the day, evening, weekend, at off-campus
locations, and online. Through our various clubs and organizations,
as well as our Student Leadership Development Program, students are
able to pursue both personal and professional enrichment.
The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of
Colleges & Schools and National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission.
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