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Jersey College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Acceptance rate 59%
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Teterboro, New Jersey, Jersey College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

Jersey College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Jersey College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at Jersey College is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Jersey College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.4%
The most popular programs at Jersey College are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Jersey College received on average $3,888 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,888
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 393 71% $3,719 $1,461,688
Other Federal Grant 393 71% $3,719 $1,461,688
State Grant/Scholarships 42 8% $2,138 $89,796
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 399 72% $3,888 $1,551,484

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Jersey College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Jersey College students is 32.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.8%.

32.0%

  • African American 31.0% 52 students
  • white 35.1% 13 students
  • unknown 29.4% 10 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Service Offerings

Jersey College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Jersey College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes