Ocean County College is a public community college located in Toms River, NJ. It offers 59 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 12 programs).
It is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The 2024 tuition & fees of Ocean County College is $5,122 for New Jersey residents and $6,850 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of New Jersey public community colleges' average ($8,420).
The school has 7,429 students, which is higher than New Jersey community collleges' average (3,372). In addition, 1,355 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 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 Ocean County 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 | $5,122 | $6,850 |
Books & Supplies | $438 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $30,530 | |
Average Financial Aid | $3,626 | |
Cost of Attendance | $36,090 | $37,818 |
After Financial Aid | $32,464 | $34,192 |
New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
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Ocean County College | $5,122 | $6,850 |
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
Ocean County 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 | 6 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 30 | 29 | 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. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED | 11 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Near and Middle Eastern Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Broadcast Journalism | NOT OFFERED | 18 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 28 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Teacher Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 14 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | NOT OFFERED | 9 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 11 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 402 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
General Studies | NOT OFFERED | 387 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
International/Global Studies | NOT OFFERED | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Data Analytics, General | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 62 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | ||
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Social Work | NOT OFFERED | 10 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Visual and Performing Arts | NOT OFFERED | 39 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Digital Arts | NOT OFFERED | 23 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Commercial and Advertising Art | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Photography | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED | 6 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Athletic Training/Trainer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Holistic Health | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 116 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 6 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 198 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | NOT OFFERED | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Accounting | NOT OFFERED | ||
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Investments and Securities | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Telecommunications Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 7,429 students at Ocean County College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,129 male students and 4,057 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 | |
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Total | 7,186 | 3,040 | 4,146 |
Male Students | 3,129 | 1,495 | 1,634 |
Female Students | 4,057 | 1,545 | 2,512 |
Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment
Of the 7,429 total students, 2,521 students enrolled through distance learning (1,355 students enrolled exclusively and 1,166 enrolled in some online courses).
Total Enrollment | 7,429 | |
---|---|---|
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 1,355 | |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 1,166 | |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 4,908 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Ocean County College.
Type | 2-4 year, public |
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Address | College Drive, Toms River, NJ |
Phone | 732-255-0400 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | In-State$5,122 Out-of-State$6,850 |
Student Population » | 7,429 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 39% |
Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
Retention Rate | 67% (Full-time) 49% (Part-time) |
Average Financial Aid » | $3,626 |
Students to Faculty | 20:1 (5.00%) |