Best New Jersey Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 44 community colleges serving 128,368 students in New Jersey (19 public colleges and 25 private colleges).

The average tuition for community colleges in New Jersey is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year (view national tuition costs).

The top-ranked community colleges in California include Hudson County Community College, Assumption College for Sisters, and Healthcare Training Institute.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).

Minority enrollment is 93%, with the majority being Black or Asian and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

Raritan Valley Community College Photo - RVCC supports the modern adult learner's needs

Rowan College at Burlington County Photo - The state-of-the art Student Success Center, designed by USA Architects in collaboration with Moody Nolan, is the gateway to the newly transformed Mount Laurel Campus. It features a one-stop shop for student services from enrollment to academic planning, a knowledge commons library, bookstore, dining area and student life.

Hudson County Community College Photo - Culinary Conference Center

Bergen Community College Photo - Main Building - Pitkin Education Center

Student by Ethnicity

(NJ) School Average

American Indian

Asian

15%

Hispanic

Black

22%

White

Hawaiian

34%

Two or more races

Unknown

New Jersey All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in New Jersey

Community Colleges in New Jersey (Closed)

School

Location

Students

Gibbs College (Closed 2009)

Public

630 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Route 10
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 369-1360

| 427 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in New Jersey?

There are 44 community colleges serving 128,368 students in New Jersey.

How much do community colleges cost in New Jersey?

What are the top ranked community colleges in New Jersey?

The top-ranked community colleges in New Jersey include Hudson County Community College, Assumption College for Sisters, and Healthcare Training Institute.

What is community college acceptance rate in New Jersey?

The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).

What is community college diversity score in New Jersey?

Community colleges in New Jersey have a diversity score of 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).

How diverse are community college in New Jersey?

Community colleges in New Jersey have approximately 93% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Asian.

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