School Highlights
Sussex County Community College serves 2,162 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,162 students
- In-state tuition: $6,900
- Out-state tuition: $8,820
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 226 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sussex County Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
226 staff
439 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Sussex County Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Sussex County Community College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,162 students
1,382 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,255 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
907 students
815 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,255 students
567 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
907 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
% Asian
4%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
13%
22%
% White
4%
7%
% Hawaiian
76%
34%
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.79
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4013%
0.4254%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4107%
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 $5,181. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,820 is more than the state average of $7,190. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$5,181
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,820
$7,190
% 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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sussex County Community College cost?
Sussex County Community College's tuition is approximately $6,900 for In-State students and $8,820 for Out-State students.
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