Mercer County Community College is a public community college located in West Windsor, NJ. It offers 87 programs for degree/certificate.
It is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The 2024 tuition & fees of Mercer County Community College is $6,433 for New Jersey residents and $8,942 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of New Jersey public community colleges' average ($8,420).
The school has 6,219 students, which is higher than New Jersey community collleges' average (3,372). In addition, 803 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (19 to 1) of New Jersey community colleges.
2024 Tuition & Fees
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Mercer County Community College. Then, we compare its costs to New Jersey community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Tuition & Fees | $6,433 | $8,942 |
Books & Supplies | $1,464 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $12,860 | |
Average Financial Aid | $4,891 | |
Cost of Attendance | $20,757 | $23,266 |
After Financial Aid | $15,866 | $18,375 |
New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
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Mercer County Community College | $6,433 | $8,942 |
Public Community Colleges in New Jersey | $7,232 | $8,420 |
Public Community Colleges in U.S. | $4,992 | $8,639 |
Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study
Mercer County Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
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Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 39 | 48 | NOT OFFERED |
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Ornamental Horticulture | 5 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Plant Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Architecture and Related Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | 6 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 3 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED | ||
Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED | 20 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 20 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training | NOT OFFERED | 7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Engineering Science | 19 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Manufacturing Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | ||
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 6 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 14 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Telecommunications Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 9 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Solar Energy Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 177 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED | 44 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | NOT OFFERED | 22 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | NOT OFFERED | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Airline Flight Attendant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Visual and Performing Arts | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Design and Visual Communications | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Commercial and Advertising Art | 20 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Fashion/Apparel Design | NOT OFFERED | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Game and Interactive Media Design | NOT OFFERED | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Visual and Performing Arts (other) | NOT OFFERED | 6 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 10 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 13 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 16 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Public Health | NOT OFFERED | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 92 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED | 18 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Business/Commerce | 23 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 80 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | NOT OFFERED | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Auditing | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | ||
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Tourism and Travel Services Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Management Information Systems | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Management Information Systems and Services (other) | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Fashion Merchandising | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 6,219 students at Mercer County Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,694 male students and 3,127 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Total | Full-Time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 5,821 | 1,916 | 3,905 |
Male Students | 2,694 | 1,036 | 1,658 |
Female Students | 3,127 | 880 | 2,247 |
Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment
Of the 6,219 total students, 2,491 students enrolled through distance learning (803 students enrolled exclusively and 1,688 enrolled in some online courses).
Total Enrollment | 6,219 | |
---|---|---|
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 803 | |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 1,688 | |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 3,728 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Mercer County Community College.
Type | 2-4 year, public |
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Address | 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ |
Phone | 609-586-4800 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | In-State$6,433 Out-of-State$8,942 |
Student Population » | 6,219 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 21% |
Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
Retention Rate | 64% (Full-time) 47% (Part-time) |
Average Financial Aid » | $4,891 |
Students to Faculty | 16:1 (6.25%) |