Mercer County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Mercer County Community College is a public community college in West Windsor, New Jersey, serving roughly 5,404 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,279 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,310. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (28.4%) and White (28.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,310
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,279 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,404 37.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.90%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,159
- Room & Board: $9,600 annual estimate
Mercer County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mercer County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mercer County Community College?
Mercer County Community College is located in West Windsor, NJ (ZIP 08550-3407).
Is Mercer County Community College public or private?
Mercer County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Mercer County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,310 in-state, $9,174 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,279.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,017 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,152 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,674 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,607 |
| $110,001+ | $12,545 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,240.
How big is Mercer County Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,404 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,159 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mercer County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 24.90%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of Mercer County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,267 six years after entry; $43,264 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
29.80% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mercer County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (182 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (116 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (76 completions)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General (54 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (37 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (37 completions)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew (29 completions)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (29 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (24 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mercer County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.90%; median earnings $43,264 at 10 years; net price $5,279. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,310
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mercer County Community College was $5,310.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,279
2024 Value
In 2024 Mercer County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,279.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,116 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,279 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,240 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,696 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,310 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$65,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Mercer County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.15% 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 | $3,408 | $6,588 | $3,349 |
| 2014 | $3,528 | $6,732 | $3,461 |
| 2015 | $3,648 | $6,900 | $3,715 |
| 2016 | $3,768 | $7,068 | $4,336 |
| 2017 | $3,900 | $7,248 | $4,846 |
| 2018 | $4,206 | $7,638 | $5,125 |
| 2019 | $4,669 | $8,149 | $9,129 |
| 2020 | $4,578 | $8,106 | $9,094 |
| 2021 | $4,728 | $8,328 | $12,416 |
| 2022 | $4,854 | $8,556 | $5,820 |
| 2023 | $5,082 | $8,942 | $5,342 |
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
Mercer County Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,404 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (28.4%), White (28.0%), and Black or African American (20.7%). About 29.80% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mercer County Community College in 2024 is 5,404 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,159 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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 28.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.70% 100% Completion Time
24.90% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.70% of students graduating from Mercer 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: 44% male / 56% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 54% male / 46% 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 Mercer County Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$43,264 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1948.87% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mercer County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 182 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 116 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 76 completions
4. Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 54 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 37 completions
6. Business/Commerce, General: 37 completions
7. Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 29 completions
8. Commercial and Advertising Art: 29 completions
9. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Mercer County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mercer County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mercer County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,001
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,750
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mercer County Community College is a public institution located in West Windsor, 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,404 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (28.4%), White (28.0%), Black or African American (20.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.90%. Approximately 29.80% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
West Windsor, NJ 08550-3407
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.90% graduation rate at Mercer 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 Mercer County Community College located?
Mercer County Community College is located in West Windsor, NJ.
How much does Mercer County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,310 and average net price is $5,279 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mercer County Community College?
Mercer County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,159 students, Hispanic or Latino (28.4%), White (28.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mercer County Community College?
About 50.0% of students at Mercer County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mercer County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,267 six years after entry and $43,264 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mercer County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mercer County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Mercer County Community College public or private?
Mercer County Community College is a public institution located in West Windsor, NJ.
Is Mercer County Community College an HBCU?
No. Mercer County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mercer County Community College a tribal college?
No. Mercer County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mercer County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Mercer County Community College reports 28.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Mercer County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mercer 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
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- Mid East regional profile
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- 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.