- The Mission of Passaic County Community College is to provide academic, cultural, and technological resources and experiences to the residents of Passaic County. Through education, we seek to help bring about more satisfying and productive personal lives, stronger community leadership, and a strengthened economic base.
School Highlights
Passaic County Community College serves 5,549 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 5,549 students
- In-state tuition: $4,778
- Out-state tuition: $7,538
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Passaic County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 549 teachers has grown by 126% over five years.
Passaic County Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
549 staff
439 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Passaic County Community College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Passaic County Community College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,549 students
4,639 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
2,128 students
1,960 students

# Part-Time Students
3,421 students
2,679 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
435 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,128 students
1,960 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,421 students
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
5%
6%

% Hispanic
52%
24%

% Black
11%
13%

% White
22%
44%

% Two or more races
1%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
8%
8%


Diversity Score
0.67
0.72

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
29%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,200
$36,100

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,778 is less than the state average of $5,641. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,538 is less than the state average of $7,756. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,778
$5,641

Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,538
$7,756

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
77%

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,874
$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Passaic County Community College is a publicly supported two-year college offering associate in arts and associate in science degree programs that lead to transfer to four-year colleges. Offering associate in applied science degrees and certificates in career specializations, the College provides more than forty degree and certificate programs to over 7,000 students. Student activities, cultural programming, and intercollegiate athletics provide students with a variety of extracurricular experiences. PCCC's main campus is located in the lower portion of Passaic County, New Jersey, in the heart of one of the nation's historic industrial cities, Paterson. The campus serves an extremely diverse population. The central campus buildings include Academic Hall, Founders' Hall, Hamilton Hall, and the newly refurbished Hamilton Club building. Academic Hall contains classrooms, computer and science laboratories, and the Academic Resource Center; it is connected to Founders' Hall by a passageway that crosses over College Boulevard. Founders' Hall contains many administrative offices, gymnasium, and theater. The College has recently added a child-care center, expanded its library facilities, electronic and multimedia classrooms greatly enhanced our Paterson campus. The historic “Hamilton Club” building is newly renovated for use as a conference center, and the Wanaque Academic Center provides an outstanding setting for the delivery of academic programs. PCCC is now one of the most technologically advanced campuses in the region. Today, PCCC enrolls over 7000 students a year in over 40 associate degree, certificate, and diploma programs plus an extensive program of English as a Second Language, continuing education, and customized training. At PCCC, you will enter a learning environment that is intimate and nurturing, where small class size encourages meaningful dialogue with instructors and where friendships develop and grow. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Passaic County Community College cost?
Passaic County Community College's tuition is approximately $4,778 for In-State students and $7,538 for Out-State students.
What is Passaic County Community College's ranking?
Passaic County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Least debt for graduating students.
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