School Highlights
Jersey College serves 4,478 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 66%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,478 students
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Jersey College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 222 teachers has grown by 404% over five years.
Jersey College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
2003
Total Faculty
222 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
21
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Student Body
The student population of Jersey College has grown by 204% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Jersey College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,478 students
1,147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
3,104 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
1,374 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,478 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,104 students
503 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,374 students
570 students
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
29%
% Black
59%
17%
% White
21%
34%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
40%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$73,055
$47,869
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,129
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
68%
68%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Jersey College?
The acceptance rate of Jersey College is 68%, which is equal to the state average of 68%.
What is Jersey College's ranking?
Jersey College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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