Sussex County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Sussex County Community College is a public community college in Newton, New Jersey, enrolling about 2,086 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,859 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,544. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,544
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,859 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,086 65.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.97%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 36.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,533
- Room & Board: $5,342 annual estimate
Sussex County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Sussex County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sussex County Community College?
Sussex County Community College is located in Newton, NJ (ZIP 07860).
Is Sussex County Community College public or private?
Sussex County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Sussex County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,544 in-state, $9,024 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,859.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,955 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,781 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,232 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,457 |
| $110,001+ | $13,931 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,176.
How big is Sussex County Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,086 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,533 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sussex County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.97%.
First-year retention: 57.6%.
What do graduates of Sussex County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,934 six years after entry; $44,664 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
36.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sussex County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (134 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (57 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (48 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (28 completions)
- Graphic Design (23 completions)
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (20 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (18 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (14 completions)
- Lineworker (13 completions)
- Accounting (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sussex County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.97%; median earnings $44,664 at 10 years; net price $7,859. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,544
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sussex County Community College was $5,544.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,859
2024 Value
In 2024 Sussex County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,859.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,436 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,859 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,176 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,096 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,342 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,481 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,367 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$49,468 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Sussex County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.60% 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 | $5,010 | $8,820 | $10,173 |
| 2014 | $5,010 | $8,820 | $11,564 |
| 2015 | $6,000 | $9,900 | $11,304 |
| 2016 | $6,750 | $10,950 | $12,246 |
| 2017 | $6,750 | $10,950 | $11,784 |
| 2018 | $6,750 | $10,950 | $13,216 |
| 2019 | $5,400 | $8,760 | $13,089 |
| 2020 | $5,100 | $8,760 | $11,710 |
| 2021 | $5,400 | $8,760 | $11,298 |
| 2022 | $5,400 | $8,760 | $11,082 |
| 2023 | $5,544 | $9,024 | $7,054 |
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
Sussex County Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,086 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.9%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), and Black or African American (9.0%). About 36.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sussex County Community College in 2024 is 2,086 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,533 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.6%
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 White at 61.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.97% 100% Completion Time
36.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.97% of students graduating from Sussex 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: 43% male / 57% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 40% male / 60% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Sussex County Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$44,664 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1320.79% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Sussex County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 134 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 57 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 48 completions
4. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 28 completions
5. Graphic Design: 23 completions
6. Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other: 20 completions
7. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 18 completions
8. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 14 completions
9. Lineworker: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Sussex County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sussex County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sussex County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,647
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,264
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sussex County Community College is a public institution located in Newton, NJ, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 2,086 students. Student body composition includes White (61.9%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), Black or African American (9.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.97%. Approximately 36.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Newton, NJ 07860
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.97% graduation rate at Sussex 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 Sussex County Community College located?
Sussex County Community College is located in Newton, NJ.
How much does Sussex County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,544 and average net price is $7,859 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,342 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Sussex County Community College?
Sussex County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,533 students, White (61.9%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Sussex County Community College?
About 43.3% of students at Sussex County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Sussex County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,934 six years after entry and $44,664 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Sussex County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Sussex County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Sussex County Community College public or private?
Sussex County Community College is a public institution located in Newton, NJ.
Is Sussex County Community College an HBCU?
No. Sussex County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sussex County Community College a tribal college?
No. Sussex County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Sussex County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sussex County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.2%).
Is Sussex County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Sussex County Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- 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.