Middlesex College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Middlesex College is a public community college in Edison, New Jersey, serving roughly 8,469 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,288 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,764. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (41.5%) and White (19.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,764
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,288 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,469 49.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.40%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,697
- Room & Board: $18,524 annual estimate
Middlesex College: what the data shows
Common questions about Middlesex College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Middlesex College?
Middlesex College is located in Edison, NJ (ZIP 08837).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Middlesex College public or private?
Middlesex College is a Public institution.
How much does Middlesex College cost?
Published tuition: $4,764 in-state, $7,356 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,288.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,306 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,435 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,653 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,050 |
| $110,001+ | $4,504 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,056.
How big is Middlesex College?
Total enrollment: 8,469 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,697 students.
About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Middlesex College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.40%.
First-year retention: 72.3%.
What do graduates of Middlesex College earn?
Median earnings: $37,254 six years after entry; $46,861 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,750.
32.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Middlesex College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (419 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (275 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (169 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (98 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (60 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (41 completions)
- Education, General (39 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (34 completions)
- Graphic Communications, Other (31 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Middlesex College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.40%; median earnings $46,861 at 10 years; net price $2,288. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,764
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Middlesex College was $4,764.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,288
2024 Value
In 2024 Middlesex College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,288.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,152 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,288 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,056 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,424 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$18,524 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,758 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$99,032 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Middlesex College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.99% 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 | $3,350 | $6,650 | $6,797 |
| 2014 | $3,374 | $6,698 | $5,828 |
| 2015 | $3,372 | $6,744 | $7,408 |
| 2016 | $3,420 | $6,840 | $7,797 |
| 2017 | $3,468 | $6,936 | $8,410 |
| 2018 | $3,516 | $7,032 | $8,642 |
| 2019 | $3,564 | $7,128 | $6,649 |
| 2020 | $3,708 | $7,416 | $9,950 |
| 2021 | $3,996 | $7,992 | $12,402 |
| 2022 | $4,284 | $6,876 | $6,117 |
| 2023 | $4,524 | $7,068 | $6,000 |
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
Middlesex College reported total enrollment of about 8,469 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (41.5%), White (19.9%), and Asian (14.2%). About 32.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
49.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Middlesex College in 2024 is 8,469 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,697 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.3%
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 41.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.85% 100% Completion Time
33.40% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.85% of students graduating from Middlesex 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: 34% male / 66% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 54% male / 46% female
- Physical Sciences, General: 60% male / 40% 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 Middlesex College.
Return on Investment
$9,750 Median Student Debt
$46,861 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
5020.30% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Middlesex College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 46 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 419 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 275 completions
3. Physical Sciences, General: 169 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 98 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 60 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 41 completions
7. Education, General: 39 completions
8. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 34 completions
9. Graphic Communications, Other: 31 completions
Most popular programs at Middlesex College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Middlesex College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Middlesex College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,244
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,700
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Middlesex College is a public institution located in Edison, 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, Physical Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 8,469 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (41.5%), White (19.9%), Asian (14.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.40%. Approximately 32.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Edison, NJ 08837
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.40% graduation rate at Middlesex 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 Middlesex College located?
Middlesex College is located in Edison, NJ.
How much does Middlesex College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,764 and average net price is $2,288 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,524 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Middlesex College?
Middlesex College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,697 students, Hispanic or Latino (41.5%), White (19.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Middlesex College?
About 50.3% of students at Middlesex College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Middlesex College earn?
Median earnings are $37,254 six years after entry and $46,861 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Middlesex College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Middlesex College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,750.
Is Middlesex College public or private?
Middlesex College is a public institution located in Edison, NJ.
Is Middlesex College an HBCU?
No. Middlesex College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Middlesex College a tribal college?
No. Middlesex College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Middlesex College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Middlesex College reports 41.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Middlesex College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Middlesex 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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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.