Warren County Community College

475 Route 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Warren County Community College maintains a mission of building a community of learners through accessible, quality learning opportunities designed to meet educational goals and aspirations.

School Highlights

Warren County Community College serves 944 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 66%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,560
  • Out-state tuition: $5,160
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Warren County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Warren 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
1981
Total Faculty
37 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Student Body

The student population of Warren County Community College has declined by 70% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 43:1 over five years.
The Warren County Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 47% over five years.
Total Enrollment
944 students
1,147 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
374 students
577 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
570 students
570 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
944 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
374 students
503 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
570 students
570 students
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
29%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
24%
34%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
60%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.76

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
40%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$47,869
$47,869

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,560 is less than the state average of $5,553. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,160 is less than the state average of $7,667. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,560
$5,553

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,160
$7,667

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
83%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$11,000

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,844
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Sports

School Mascot
Golden Eagles
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Warren County Community College was established in July 1981 by the New Jersey State Board of Higher Education and the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders. In its earliest years, WCCC operated as a 'College without Walls' and held classes in local high schools. In 1987, the New Jersey State Board of Higher Education provided WCCC with degree-granting authority and a temporary facility was leased. In 1988, WCCC graduated its first class. Warren County Community College is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees and a non-voting alumni trustee. The Board is authorized to grant Certificates and to confer the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Warren County Community College currently offers degree programs and certificate programs. The College serves approximately 2300 full-time and part-time students, in addition to students in non-credit programs and courses. WCCC offers several transfer programs in liberal arts and sciences, which are affordable alternatives for the first two years of a Bachelor's degree program. Warren County Community College is fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Warren County Community College cost?
Warren County Community College's tuition is approximately $4,560 for In-State students and $5,160 for Out-State students.
What is Warren County Community College's ranking?
Warren County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,560
  • Out-state tuition: $5,160
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • 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 67%. 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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