Middlesex College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Edison, New Jersey, Middlesex College 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 Middlesex 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.

Middlesex 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Middlesex College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New Jersey is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Middlesex College is reported to be 29%, 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 68% at Middlesex College 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,992

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,992

Cost of attendance at Middlesex 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, 62 of freshman students at Middlesex College received on average $5,905 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.

$5,905

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	807	49%	$5,034	$4,062,111
Other Federal Grant	807	49%	$5,141	$4,148,911
State Grant/Scholarships	672	41%	$2,295	$1,542,255
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	146	9%	$2,154	$314,414
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,017	62%	$5,905	$6,005,580

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Middlesex 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 Middlesex College students is 28.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.6%.

28.8%

asian 36.6% 103 students
African American 16.1% 35 students
white 35.8% 178 students
unknown 33.0% 33 students
hispanic 23.2% 144 students
International Students 35.3% 12 students
Mixed Race 25.0% 14 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Middlesex College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Middlesex 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

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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