Passaic County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Passaic County Community College is a public community college in Paterson, New Jersey, serving roughly 4,260 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,761 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,300. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (65.5%) and White (12.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,300
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,761 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,260 37.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 19.25%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 60.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,170
  • Room & Board: $13,500 annual estimate

Passaic County Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Passaic County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Passaic County Community College?

Passaic County Community College is located in Paterson, NJ (ZIP 07505-1179).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Passaic County Community College public or private?

Passaic County Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Passaic County Community College cost?

Published tuition: $6,300 in-state, $10,560 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,761.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$7,686
$30,001–$48,000$6,088
$48,001–$75,000$7,694
$75,001–$110,000$10,237
$110,001+$12,816

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,200.

How big is Passaic County Community College?

Total enrollment: 4,260 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 8,170 students.

About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Passaic County Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 19.25%.

First-year retention: 60.0%.

What do graduates of Passaic County Community College earn?

Median earnings: $31,276 six years after entry; $36,972 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,536.

61.05% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Passaic County Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Passaic County Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 19.25%; median earnings $36,972 at 10 years; net price $7,761. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$6,300
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Passaic County Community College was $6,300.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,761
2024 Value

In 2024 Passaic County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,761.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$31,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,761 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$25,200 4-Year In-State Tuition

$42,240 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$13,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$21,400 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$85,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Passaic County Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Passaic County Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Passaic County Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$4,166$7,331$7,129
2014$4,283$7,538$7,861
2015$4,410$7,755$8,490
2016$4,553$7,973$10,403
2017$4,920$8,610$10,442
2018$5,070$8,850$9,272
2019$5,400$9,390$8,514
2020$5,400$9,390$8,506
2021$5,400$9,390$7,933
2022$5,400$9,390$6,855
2023$5,580$9,690$7,857

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Passaic County Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,260 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (65.5%), White (12.9%), and Black or African American (11.1%). About 61.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Passaic County Community College in 2024 is 4,260 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,170 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

60.0%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

5.46% 100% Completion Time

19.25% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 5.46% of students graduating from Passaic County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% female
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science: 36% male / 64% female
  • Business/Commerce, General: 30% male / 70% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Passaic County Community College.

Return on Investment

$7,536 Median Student Debt

$36,972 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

20.38% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1090.95% Return on Investment

2.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Passaic County Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 222 completions

2. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 90 completions

3. Business/Commerce, General: 81 completions

4. Education, General: 76 completions

5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 56 completions

6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 45 completions

7. Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician: 37 completions

8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 37 completions

9. Social Work: 34 completions

Most popular programs at Passaic County Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Passaic County Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Passaic County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,769
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,918

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Passaic County Community College is a public institution located in Paterson, NJ, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 4,260 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (65.5%), White (12.9%), Black or African American (11.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 19.25%. Approximately 61.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 60.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Paterson, NJ 07505-1179

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 19.25% graduation rate at Passaic County Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Passaic County Community College located?

Passaic County Community College is located in Paterson, NJ.

How much does Passaic County Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $6,300 and average net price is $7,761 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,500 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Passaic County Community College?

Passaic County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,170 students, Hispanic or Latino (65.5%), White (12.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Passaic County Community College?

About 60.5% of students at Passaic County Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Passaic County Community College earn?

Median earnings are $31,276 six years after entry and $36,972 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Passaic County Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 19.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Passaic County Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,536.

Is Passaic County Community College public or private?

Passaic County Community College is a public institution located in Paterson, NJ.

Is Passaic County Community College an HBCU?

No. Passaic County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Passaic County Community College a tribal college?

No. Passaic County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Passaic County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Passaic County Community College reports 65.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Passaic County Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Passaic County Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New Jersey trade schools profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New Jersey

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.