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 65%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
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 144% over five years.
The Jersey College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,905 students
1,067 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,905 students
699 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Jersey College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,319 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,905 students
699 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 2023-24 school year data.
# 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
3%
n/a
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 2023-24 school year data.
% Asian
62%
8%
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
26%
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%
15%
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% White
3%
35%
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%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Jersey College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
3%
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.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
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
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Jersey College and the community college average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3204%
0.3963%
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 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
87%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Jersey College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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: 2024 (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 (2025)

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

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