Sussex County Community College
School Highlights
Sussex County Community College serves 2,190 students (57% 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 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 2,190 students
- In-state tuition: $6,900
- Out-state tuition: $8,820
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 226 teachers has grown by 126% over five years.
Sussex 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
226 staff
439 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Sussex County Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Sussex County Community College diversity score of 0.28 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,190 students
4,464 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
1,256 students
1,906 students

# Part-Time Students
934 students
2,679 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,256 students
1,960 students

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

% Hispanic
2%
24%

% Black
2%
13%

% White
85%
44%

% Two or more races
2%
2%

% Non Resident races
2%
3%

% Unknown races
4%
8%


Diversity Score
0.28
0.72

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3.19%
7.31%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$36,100

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,900 is more than the state average of $5,173. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,820 is more than the state average of $7,364. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$5,173

Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,820
$7,364

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
77%

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sussex County Community College cost?
Sussex County Community College's tuition is approximately $6,900 for In-State students and $8,820 for Out-State students.
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