Mercer County Community College
Mercer County Community College is one of the nineteen public 2-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in a rural area, in West Windsor.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,630 students attend the school. Every year 20% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Mercer County Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,176, and fees were $912. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,336 and $912 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students7,630 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 79 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 34 miles radius of Mercer County Community College
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Bucks County Community College
17 miles away |
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Middlesex County College
23 miles away |
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Rowan College at Burlington County
23 miles away |
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Raritan Valley Community College
25 miles away |
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Raritan Bay Medical Center
27 miles away |
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Brookdale Community College
28 miles away |
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Ocean County College
31 miles away |
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Montgomery County Community College
33 miles away |
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Union County College
33 miles away |
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Community College of Philadelphia
34 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1970 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $163/credit | |
| In State Students | $212/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $302/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,335 | $9,540 | $13,590 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,410 | $14,840 | $21,140 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,375 | $26,500 | $37,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 55% of Mercer County Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,476 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $916 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $2,271 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $1,255 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8% | $4,711 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,015
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,544 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,111 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,508 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,869 |
| Over $110,000$9,527 |
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Student Population
7,630
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,104
Women
3,526
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
37% |
|
Black/African American |
21% |
|
Hispanic |
20% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Asian |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
