- 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 2,247 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 65%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,247 students
- In-state tuition: $6,900
- Out-state tuition: $8,820
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Sussex County Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
89 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Sussex County Community College has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Sussex County Community College diversity score of 0.52 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,247 students
1,147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
1,393 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
854 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
169 students
404 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,393 students
565 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
854 students
570 students
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
17%
28%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
67%
35%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
40%
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
71%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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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