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Salem Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Carneys Point, New Jersey, Salem CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Salem Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Salem Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Salem CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Salem CC is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at Salem CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,540

Cost of attendance at Salem Community College in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average $14,503
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,060

Cost of attendance at Salem Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average $25,443
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 47 of freshman students at Salem Community College received on average $6,175 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.

$6,175
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 67 39% $4,962 $332,430
Other Federal Grant 69 40% $5,238 $361,430
State Grant/Scholarships 49 29% $2,483 $121,657
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 2% $2,735 $10,938
Total Grant & Scholarships 80 47% $6,175 $494,025

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Salem Community 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 Salem Community College students is 48.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.5%.

48.8%

  • African American 20.0% 3 students
  • white 54.9% 62 students
  • unknown 54.6% 6 students
  • hispanic 36.8% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Salem Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Salem Community 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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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