Passaic County Community College
About Passaic County Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Passaic County Community College teaches in Paterson, the old silk-mill city of northern New Jersey, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1971
Location
Paterson, New Jersey
Students
4,260
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
19.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,300
Out-of-state: $10,560
Avg Net Price
$7,761
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$36,972
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
19.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
60%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$8.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 19.3% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,300
In-State
$10,560
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,754
After Financial Aid
$7,761
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,686
Receive Grants
61.1%
Take Loans
10.7%
Tuition is $6,300/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,761.
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 Passaic County Community College fund their education.
While in School
61.1%
Get Grants
Free money
10.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,422
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,536
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$80/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,536, 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 Passaic County Community College.
Gender
61.9%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,260
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
60.5%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
31.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 60.5% 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
4,260
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Passaic County Community College fields 2 varsity teams with 36 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
36
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
22
Men
14
Women
2
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Passaic County Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$36,972
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
210 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$36K
69 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$112K
64 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$31K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Social Work
$40K
36 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
25 grads
Median earnings are $37K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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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.