At Salem Community College we believe in the value of education. Our commitment is to meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse community by providing high-quality and affordable education in a dynamic learning environment.
School Highlights
Salem Community College serves 2,080 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 65%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 2,080 students
In-state tuition: $4,794
Out-state tuition: $4,794
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 54%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Salem Community College has grown by 108% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Salem Community College diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,794 is less than the state average of $5,470. The in-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,794 is less than the state average of $7,575. The out-state tuition has declined by 45% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
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76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Salem Community College traces its origins to the opening of Salem
County Technical Institute in 1958. The institute quickly
established a reputation for excellence in postsecondary career
education, particularly in the technical and health fields.
Recognizing the college-level caliber of the institute's programs,
the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders requested approval to
grant degree-awarding authority to the institute. The New Jersey
Board of Higher Education evaluated the institute's programs and
granted the requested approval. On September 3, 1972, Salem
Community College was established by the Board of Chosen
Freeholders. Salem Community College is a two-year, public,
comprehensive institution of higher education authorized to grant
associate degrees (A.A., A.S. and A.A.S.) and certificates in over
40 liberal arts, business, practical nursing and technology
programs of study. SCC places strong emphasis on educational
outreach and an open admissions policy. SCC is committed to
providing quality instruction, academic support and student
services that meet students' educational goals. SCC has 11-acre
campus in Carneys Point, NJ. SCC enjoys the advantages of being in
a small suburban community while being near Wilmington Delaware,
Philadelphia and other metropolitan areas. The Carneys Point Campus
features the Glass Center, home of the nationally renowned programs
in scientific glass technology and glass art. The Salem Center
offers many of the same services available at the Carneys Point
campus, including credit-course registration and placement testing.
Salem Community College is fully accredited by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education. In addition, the College and its
programs are approved by the New Jersey Commission on Higher
Education.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 2,080 students
In-state tuition: $4,794
Out-state tuition: $4,794
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 54%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,470 per year for in-state students and $7,575 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.
