Ocean County College

Ocean County College Overview

Ocean County College is a public country school in a suburban setting in Toms River, New Jersey. Ocean County College was founded in 1964 and enrolls 8,663 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Activities at Ocean County College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Ocean County College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Ocean County College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Ocean County College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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

2022 Ocean County 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	$5,790
Out-of-State	$8,100

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Is Ocean County College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what Ocean County College offers and if the school might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Ocean County College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures 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 Ocean County College, around 69% return for 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 Outlook Ocean County College Graduates

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

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

Ocean County 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 Ocean County College's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Ocean County College spends about $2,561 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Ocean County 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.

For information on Ocean County College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Ocean County College.

Based on this information, does Ocean County College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Ocean County College a good school for you?

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Where is Ocean County College Located?

Ocean County College is located in the suburban setting of Toms River, New Jersey, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

If you would like to see Ocean County College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Garden State Parkway to Toms River, 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 Ocean County College and Toms River are like without leaving home.

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