Sussex County Community College

  • Sussex County Community College is a public community college in the town of Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey.

School Highlights

Sussex County Community College serves 2,247 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 66%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,247 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,900
  • Out-state tuition: $8,820
  • Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Sussex County Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1967
Campus Size
167 acres
Total Faculty
89 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
The Sky's the Limit!

Student Body

The student population of Sussex County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Sussex County Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 88% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,247 students
1,147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
1,393 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
854 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,247 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,393 students
503 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
854 students
570 students
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
17%
29%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
67%
34%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$37,100

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $6,900 is more than the state average of $5,553. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$5,553
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,820
$7,667
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,247 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,900
  • Out-state tuition: $8,820
  • Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,553 per year for in-state students and $7,667 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 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, 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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