Mercer County Community College
About Mercer County Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mercer County Community College teaches in West Windsor, near Princeton, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and better than a fifth of its students transfer on.
Founded
1966
Location
West Windsor, New Jersey
Students
5,404
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
24.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,310
Out-of-state: $9,174
Avg Net Price
$5,279
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,264
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
24.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.7%
Transfer Out
22%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$6.8K
Class Size
Medium
The 24.9% graduation rate is below average, but 66.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,310
In-State
$9,174
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,545
After Financial Aid
$5,279
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,017
Receive Grants
29.8%
Take Loans
13.2%
Tuition is $5,310/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,279.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Mercer County Community College fund their education.
While in School
29.8%
Get Grants
Free money
13.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,661
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Mercer County Community College.
Gender
53.4%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,404
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
27.6%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 50% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 8.1% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
5,404
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Mercer County Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 157 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
157
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
109
Men
48
Women
5
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mercer County Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,264
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
177 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$75K
92 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$34K
80 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
44 grads
Design and Applied Arts
—
30 grads
Air Transportation
—
23 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.