Sussex County Community College

One College Hill Road
Newton, NJ 07860
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School Highlights

Sussex County Community College serves 2,300 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sussex County Community College(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High TraditionalBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
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 declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 43:1 over five years.
The Sussex County Community College diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 75% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,300 students5,887 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:129:1
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# Full-Time Students1,318 students2,608 students
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# Part-Time Students982 students3,279 students
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
11%
23%
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% Black
2%
15%
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% White
81%
42%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
10%
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Diversity Score0.330.73
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College Completion Rate
33%
26%
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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 $6,210. 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 $8,186. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$6,900$6,210
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,820$8,186
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid76%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,000$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,843
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Source: 2019 (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).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • County College of Morris
    County College of Morris Photo
    Public
    7,556 students | 18.80 Mi214 Center Grove Rd
    Randolph,  NJ  07869
    (973) 328-5000     18.807,556
  • Assumption College for Sisters
    Private not-for-profit
    53 students | 20.20 Mi200 A Morris Avenue
    Denville,  NJ  07834
    (973) 957-0188     20.2053
  • Warren County Community College
    Public
    3,496 students | 24.90 Mi475 Route 57 W
    Washington,  NJ  07882
    (908) 835-9222     24.903,496
  • Orange County Community College
    Public
    6,617 students | 32.30 Mi115 South St
    Middletown,  NY  10940
    (845) 344-6222     32.306,617
  • Raritan Valley Community College
    Raritan Valley Community College Photo
    Public
    8,214 students | 32.30 Mi118 Lamington Road
    Somerville,  NJ  08876
    (908) 526-1200     32.308,214
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 2,300 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,900
  • Out-state tuition: $8,820
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
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For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,210 per year for in-state students and $8,186 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,113 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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