Ocean County College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Ocean County College is a public community college in Toms River, New Jersey, serving roughly 5,424 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,411 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,906. Student demographics in federal data include White (62.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,906
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,411 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,424 53.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.51%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 10.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,662
- Room & Board: $26,220 annual estimate
Ocean County College: what the data shows
Common questions about Ocean County College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ocean County College?
Ocean County College is located in Toms River, NJ (ZIP 08754-2001).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Ocean County College public or private?
Ocean County College is a Public institution.
How much does Ocean County College cost?
Published tuition: $4,906 in-state, $6,970 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,411.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,833 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,876 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,965 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,876 |
| $110,001+ | $17,869 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,624.
How big is Ocean County College?
Total enrollment: 5,424 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,662 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ocean County College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.51%.
First-year retention: 69.1%.
What do graduates of Ocean County College earn?
Median earnings: $36,382 six years after entry; $45,210 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,150.
27.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ocean County College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (445 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (427 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (194 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (132 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (53 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (48 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (43 completions)
- Digital Arts (36 completions)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General (29 completions)
- Broadcast Journalism (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ocean County College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.51%; median earnings $45,210 at 10 years; net price $11,411. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,906
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ocean County College was $4,906.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,411
2024 Value
In 2024 Ocean County College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,411.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,411 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$27,880 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$26,220 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$438 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,564 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$126,256 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ocean County College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.02% 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 Ocean County 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 Ocean County 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 | $3,384 | $6,120 | $9,457 |
| 2014 | $3,306 | $5,970 | $10,098 |
| 2015 | $4,255 | $7,735 | $9,764 |
| 2016 | $4,345 | $7,735 | $10,543 |
| 2017 | $4,465 | $7,735 | $12,023 |
| 2018 | $4,555 | $7,735 | $12,026 |
| 2019 | $4,575 | $7,695 | $12,243 |
| 2020 | $5,250 | $8,100 | $13,537 |
| 2021 | $5,250 | $8,100 | $11,598 |
| 2022 | $5,250 | $8,100 | $11,589 |
| 2023 | $4,690 | $6,850 | $10,576 |
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
Ocean County College reported total enrollment of about 5,424 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.9%), Hispanic or Latino (23.8%), and Black or African American (5.5%). About 27.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ocean County College in 2024 is 5,424 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,662 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.1%
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 62.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.94% 100% Completion Time
41.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.94% of students graduating from Ocean County College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 49% male / 51% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% 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 Ocean County College.
Return on Investment
$11,150 Median Student Debt
$45,210 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
890.49% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ocean County College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 445 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 427 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 194 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 132 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 53 completions
6. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 48 completions
7. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 43 completions
8. Digital Arts: 36 completions
9. Visual and Performing Arts, General: 29 completions
Most popular programs at Ocean County College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ocean County College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ocean County College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,182
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,210
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ocean County College is a public institution located in Toms River, NJ, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,424 students. Student body composition includes White (62.9%), Hispanic or Latino (23.8%), Black or African American (5.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.51%. Approximately 27.03% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Toms River, NJ 08754-2001
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Ocean County College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ocean County College located?
Ocean County College is located in Toms River, NJ.
How much does Ocean County College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,906 and average net price is $11,411 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $26,220 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ocean County College?
Ocean County College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,662 students, White (62.9%), Hispanic or Latino (23.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ocean County College?
About 52.0% of students at Ocean County College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ocean County College earn?
Median earnings are $36,382 six years after entry and $45,210 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ocean County College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ocean County College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,150.
Is Ocean County College public or private?
Ocean County College is a public institution located in Toms River, NJ.
Is Ocean County College an HBCU?
No. Ocean County College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ocean County College a tribal college?
No. Ocean County College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ocean County College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ocean County College does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.8%).
Is Ocean County College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ocean County 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.