Ocean County College
About Ocean County College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Ocean County College teaches in Toms River, on the Jersey Shore. Business and nursing are its largest programs, and its agreements move graduates into the New Jersey universities.
Founded
1969
Location
Toms River, New Jersey
Students
5,424
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,906
Out-of-state: $6,970
Avg Net Price
$11,411
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,210
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
41.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.1%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$5.2K
Class Size
Large
The 41.5% graduation rate is below average, but 69.1% 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
$4,906
In-State
$6,970
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$438
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,207
After Financial Aid
$11,411
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,833
Receive Grants
27%
Take Loans
6%
Tuition is $4,906/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,411.
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 Ocean County College fund their education.
While in School
27%
Get Grants
Free money
6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,639
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,150
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$118/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,150, 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 Ocean County College.
Gender
58.2%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,424
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
52%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
20.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 52% 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
5,424
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Ocean County College fields 8 varsity teams with 163 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
163
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
62% / 38%
101
Men
62
Women
7
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Ocean County Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,210
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
789 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$29K
199 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$83K
116 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$27K
62 grads
1yr Earnings
Visual and Performing Arts, General
—
62 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
28 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $45K 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.