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 3,272 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 65%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,272 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,900
  • Out-state tuition: $8,820
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 226 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sussex County Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
226 staff
445 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Sussex County Community College has grown by 49% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Sussex County Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 74% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,272 students
2,085 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,371 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
1,901 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
327 students
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,371 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
69%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%
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 $5,470. 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 $7,575. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$5,470
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,820
$7,575
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2024 (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 (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,272 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,900
  • Out-state tuition: $8,820
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • 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 $5,470 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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