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Ocean County Vocational-Technical School

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 3 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Toms River, New Jersey, OCVTS is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Ocean County Vocational-Technical School 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.

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary 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 3-to-1, OCVTS emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at OCVTS is 69% , 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 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at OCVTS do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Secondary Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at OCVTS are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Electrician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Electrician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Carpentry/Carpenter

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $7,050
Books and Supplies $300
Total Cost $7,350

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School was $6,597. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

OCVTS net price calculator

$6,597

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average $14,691
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of OCVTS for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $6,597 $1,324 (17%) $3,228 $7,638 $8,338 $10,914 $10,914
2021 $7,921 $705 (10%) $7,971 $8,616 $8,617 $10,011 $12,761
2020 $7,216 $813 (10%) $5,820 $8,949 $9,064 $12,761 $12,761
2019 $8,029 $566 (7%) $4,680 $9,029 $11,259 $12,761 $12,761
2018 $8,595 $54 $7,008 $8,751 $10,759 $12,761 $12,761
2017 $8,541 $1,835 (27%) $11,609 $11,956 $12,434 $13,561 $13,561
2016 $6,706 $1,261 (16%) $8,346 $10,061 $10,428
2015 $7,967 $972 (14%) $6,645 $8,777 $9,277 $7,491
2014 $6,995 -- $3,181 $9,952 $9,815 $8,631

How does OCVTS's $6,597 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for New Jersey colleges, that number is $14,691. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield logo Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
South Plainfield NJ
Private $23,046 249% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ocean County Vocational-Technical School during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School received on average $4,403 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.

$4,403
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 129 37% $5,343 $689,276
Other Federal Grant 349 100% $3,978 $1,388,446
State Grant/Scholarships 67 19% $1,446 $96,882
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 32 9% $1,607 $51,433
Total Grant & Scholarships 349 100% $4,403 $1,536,761

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 28% of freshman students at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School received $7,231 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,231
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 99 28% $7,231 $715,854
Private Loans 1 0% $12,000 $12,000
Total Loans 100 29% $7,279 $727,854

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$5,984
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 59

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 45 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 53

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 40

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 19

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Family and Consumer Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 17

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

No graduate

Visual & Performing Arts

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Design and Visual Communications

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Computer and Information Sciences

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

No graduate

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Merchandising and Buying Operations

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Kinesiology & Leisure Studies

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Physical Fitness Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 322 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 236 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 236 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

73.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 322 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 86 students dropped out of the school.

26.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at OCVTS is largely skewed towards men students, with 58.9% of undergraduate students being men and 41.1% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 435, with 179 women and 256 men.

  • men 58.9% 256 students
  • women 41.1% 179 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 46% 199 students
  • 20-21 29% 125 students
  • 22-24 14% 61 students
  • 25-29 4% 18 students
  • 30-34 3% 13 students
  • 50-64 2% 10 students
  • 40-49 1% 6 students
  • 35-39 1% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)