Pennco Tech-Blackwood

99 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Pennco Tech-Blackwood serves 824 students (69% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 65%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pennco Tech-Blackwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

Pennco Tech-Blackwood
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
445 staff

Student Body

The student population of Pennco Tech-Blackwood has grown by 25% over five years.
The Pennco Tech-Blackwood diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
824 students
2,085 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
567 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
257 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
567 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
257 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
28%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
26%
15%
% White
3%
35%
% Hawaiian
41%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$36,100

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,307
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
88%
87%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Pennco Tech-Blackwood?
The acceptance rate of Pennco Tech-Blackwood is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 87%.
What is Pennco Tech-Blackwood's ranking?
Pennco Tech-Blackwood ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,470 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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is DeVry University-New Jersey. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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