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Sussex County Community College

Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ · Rural · 2,086 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$7,859
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
40%
Graduation rate
31% typical
$44,664
Earnings 10 years on
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Sussex County Community College (SCCC) in Newton, New Jersey, is an accessible, student-centered two-year institution renowned for its seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities and strong career-oriented programs in fields like health sciences, culinary arts, business, and criminal justice. Set on a scenic 167-acre campus in the Skylands region, the college distinguishes itself through specialized facilities like the McGuire Technical Education Center, which provides robust hands-on workforce training in high-demand trades such as welding and automotive technology. Campus life offers a supportive, tight-knit environment with competitive NJCAA Skylanders athletic teams, active student organizations, and flexible scheduling designed to accommodate both traditional students and working adult learners.

Wikipedia:Sussex County Community College (SCCC) is a public community college in the town of Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and several of its programs are further accredited or approved by state government agencies and national occupational standards associations.

Location
Newton, NJ, 07860 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
EWR · Newark
40 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,544$9,024
Books & supplies$1,481$1,481
Cost of attendance$14,708$18,188 est.
Average net price$7,859Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,024
In-state: $5,544
Books & supplies$1,481
Cost of attendance$18,188 est.
In-state: $14,708
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $7,859
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$5,955
$30–48k
$7,781
$48–75k
$8,232
$75–110k
$12,457
$110k+
$13,931
Grants from the school
11% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,157
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
40%
Pell students: 53.5% · others: 32.2% 
8 yrs after starting
47% graduated · 34% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 17% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$36,934
10 yrs after entry$44,664
Debt
Median at graduation$11,000
Monthly payment$117
Middle 50% owe$3k–$10.8k
90th percentile$15,982
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 55%Women 45%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$38,476
Independent
28%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
35%
Where first-years come from
In state (NJ)
84.4%
Out of state
11.6%
International
4.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: PA 38 · NY 12 · SC 4 · DE 3 · FL 2

Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
20%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division III
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$3M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,647/mo
Teaching spend
$5,264
per student
Federal loans
16%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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