Middlesex College
About Middlesex College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Middlesex College teaches in Edison, in the middle of New Jersey, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and the physical sciences are among its largest programs, and its students transfer mostly into Rutgers.
Founded
1964
Location
Edison, New Jersey
Students
8,469
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,764
Out-of-state: $7,356
Avg Net Price
$2,288
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,861
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
$25
Early
Jun 1
Regular
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
72.3%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$5.7K
Class Size
Large
The 33.4% graduation rate is below average, but 72.3% 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
$4,764
In-State
$7,356
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,054
After Financial Aid
$2,288
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,306
Receive Grants
32.5%
Take Loans
4%
Don't let the $4,764 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $2,288 after financial aid, a 52% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $1,306.
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 Middlesex College fund their education.
While in School
32.5%
Get Grants
Free money
4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,553
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$103/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,750, 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 Middlesex College.
Gender
54.6%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,469
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50.3%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
17.8%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (55% women, 45% men). 50.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
8,469
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Middlesex College fields 6 varsity teams with 129 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
129
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
89
Men
40
Women
5
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Middlesex Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,861
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$27K
445 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$33K
229 grads
1yr Earnings
Physical Sciences, General
$27K
180 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$33K
75 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$29K
74 grads
1yr Earnings
Graphic Communications
$20K
58 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $47K 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.