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 (2024)
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)
The student population of Passaic County Community College has declined by 14% 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 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 6% 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%
25%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
22%
44%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
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 $5,181. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,538 is more than the state average of $7,190. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,778
$5,181
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,538
$7,190
% 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
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Passaic County Community College's tuition is approximately $4,778 for In-State students and $7,538 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024)
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)
For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
