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Passaic County Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 13%

Located in Paterson, New Jersey, PCCC 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 Passaic County 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.

Passaic County 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at PCCC is reported to be 13%, 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 69% at PCCC 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

$7,350

Cost of attendance at Passaic County 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

$9,390

Cost of attendance at Passaic County 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, 81 of freshman students at Passaic County Community College received on average $6,606 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.

$6,606
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 178 61% $5,014 $892,545
Other Federal Grant 234 80% $5,450 $1,275,269
State Grant/Scholarships 138 47% $1,978 $272,920
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 2% $1,542 $10,795
Total Grant & Scholarships 236 81% $6,606 $1,558,984

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Passaic County 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 Passaic County Community College students is 12.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 8.0%.

12.9%

  • asian 25.0% 5 students
  • African American 5.0% 3 students
  • white 23.3% 21 students
  • unknown 10.2% 5 students
  • hispanic 11.6% 38 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Passaic County Community 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

Passaic County 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

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