- Sussex County Community College is a public community college in the town of Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey.
School Highlights
Sussex County Community College serves 3,272 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 65%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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)
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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
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
445 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Sussex County Community College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,272 students
2,085 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,371 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
1,901 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
327 students
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,371 students
766 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%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$35,400
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%
86%
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)
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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