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 8,222 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 65%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 8,222 students
In-state tuition: $4,778
Out-state tuition: $7,538
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 83%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Passaic County Community College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Passaic County Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,222 students
1,067 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
2,338 students
699 students
# Part-Time Students
5,884 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
822 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,338 students
699 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,884 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
58%
26%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
17%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1313%
0.3963%
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 $5,470. The in-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,538 is less than the state average of $7,575. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,778
$5,470
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,538
$7,575
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,874
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2024 (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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 8,222 students
In-state tuition: $4,778
Out-state tuition: $7,538
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 83%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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