The student population of Sussex County Community College has grown by 41% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Sussex County Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,272 students
1,067 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,371 students
699 students
# Part-Time Students
1,901 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
327 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,371 students
699 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,901 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
70%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3259%
0.3963%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,900 is more than the state average of $5,470. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,820 is more than the state average of $7,575. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$5,470
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,820
$7,575
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 3,272 students
In-state tuition: $6,900
Out-state tuition: $8,820
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 30%
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.
