Jersey College

School Highlights

Jersey College serves 2,905 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 93%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,905 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 59%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Jersey College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
439 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Jersey College has grown by 358% over five years.
The Jersey College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,905 students
1,382 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,905 students
567 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
815 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,905 students
567 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Jersey College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Jersey College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
62%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jersey College and the percentage of Asian community college students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jersey College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
12%
22%
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% White
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jersey College and the percentage of White community college students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
16%
34%
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% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Jersey College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jersey College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.79
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3204%
0.4254%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Jersey College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4107%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$21,000
$11,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Jersey College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,129
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Jersey College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
59%
76%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Jersey College and the community college average percent admitted of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Jersey College?
The acceptance rate of Jersey College is 59%, which is lower than the state average of 76%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,905 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 59%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Bergen County, NJ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Bergen County, NJ is Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School Of Nursing. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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