Mercer County Community College

Mercer County Community College Overview

Mercer County Community College is a public, state school in the suburban setting of Trenton, New Jersey. Mercer County Community College was founded in 1966 and the school enrolls around 6,342 students per year, including 6,342 undergraduate students. Mercer County Community College ensures on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Mercer County Community College!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Mercer County Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Mercer County Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Mercer County Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Mercer County Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Mercer County Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Mercer County Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,728
Out-of-State	$7,056
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$4,650

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Is Mercer County Community College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what Mercer County Community College offers and if the college could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Mercer County Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Mercer County Community College, around 58% come back the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Mercer County Community College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Mercer County Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Mercer County Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Mercer County Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

For more information about Mercer County Community College's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Mercer County Community College spends about $6,061 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Mercer County Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

First-year students that attend Mercer County Community College full-time are awarded $4,650 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Mercer County Community College.

Based on this information, how does Mercer County Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Mercer County Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Mercer County Community College?

Mercer County Community College is located in the suburban setting of Trenton, New Jersey, less than an hour from New York City and Philadelphia.

If you want to see Mercer County Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 1 to Trenton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mercer County Community College and Trenton are like without leaving home.

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