Sussex County Community College

One College Hill Road
Newton, NJ 07860
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School Highlights

Sussex County Community College serves 3,064 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sussex County Community College(NJ) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty100 staff234 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Sussex County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has decreased from 41:1 over five years.
The Sussex County Community College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,064 students7,040 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:134:1
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# Full-Time Students1,616 students3,412 students
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# Part-Time Students1,448 students3,628 students
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% Asian
2%
5%
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% Hispanic
4%
19%
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% Black
1%
14%
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% White
90%
48%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
9%
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Diversity Score0.190.70
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College Completion Rate
22%
19%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,400$36,100
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $6,900 is more than the state average of $6,125. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,820 is more than the state average of $7,667. The out-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$6,900$6,125
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,820$7,667
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid74%75%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,867$10,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,421$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Sussex County Community College is County College of Morris (18.8 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 3,064 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,900
  • Out-state tuition: $8,820
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
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Did You Know?
For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,125 per year for in-state students and $7,667 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,721 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is Union County College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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