Mercer County Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,684

3.72% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,333

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,219

32.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

20.9%

140 Graduates

About

Mercer County Community College is a higher education institution located in Mercer County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mercer County Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (177 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (92 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (80 degrees).

In 2023, 753 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercer County Community College. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (323 degrees), 2.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (157 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mercer County Community College is $3,684, which is $−4,569 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mercer County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 467 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mercer County Community College is $3,684, which is $4,569 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,333.

In 2023, 38% of undergraduate students attending Mercer County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,684

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mercer County Community College was $3,684. The cost of tuition at Mercer County Community College is $−4,569 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mercer County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,333

2023 Value

6.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mercer County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,333. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mercer County Community College grew by 6.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mercer County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,576

Room and Board

$1,464

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mercer County Community College was of $8,576 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,464. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mercer County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at Mercer County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.56% with respect to 2022, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mercer County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mercer County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 467 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Mercer County Community College had a total enrollment of 6,219 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mercer County Community College is 2,029 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,190. This means that 32.6% of students enrolled at Mercer County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mercer County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.7% White, 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Black or African American, 7.75% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0643% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Mercer County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mercer County Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,219 students. The full-time enrollment at Mercer County Community College is 2,029 and the part-time enrollment is 4,190. This means that 32.6% of students enrolled at Mercer County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mercer County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mercer County Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mercer County Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mercer County Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,911 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,648 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,132 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mercer County Community College is 30.7% White, 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Black or African American, 7.75% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0643% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 446 students (7.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 79 more women than men received degrees from Mercer County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mercer County Community College is white (323 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (157 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mercer County Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (177 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (92 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (80 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mercer County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercer County Community College are Police officers (138,446 people), Other managers (110,795 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,407 people), Software developers (50,852 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (42,771 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercer County Community College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (177 degrees), and Protective Services (45 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercer County Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Mercer County Community College are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (177 degrees), and Protective Services (45 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercer County Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (315,954 people), Elementary & secondary schools (169,182 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (63,059 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (54,164 people), and Legal services (48,297 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mercer County Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
177 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
92 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
80 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Mercer County Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 177 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Mercer County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

337

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

416

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 337 degrees were awarded to men at Mercer County Community College, which is 0.81 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (416).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mercer County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Mercer County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.788 times less than the 99 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Mercer County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.27 times more than the 78 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 7% of students graduating from Mercer County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (31.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mercer County Community College is Male and White (31.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.86% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
323 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
157 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mercer County Community College is white (323 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (157 degrees).

7.3% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
165 degrees awarded
White Female
158 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mercer County Community College is white male (165 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (158 degrees).

Operations

Mercer County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 371k (2.61%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Mercer County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 84.2M. Mercer County Community College employs 58 Professors, 27 Assistant professors and 21 Associate professors. Most academics at Mercer County Community College are Male Professor (29), Female Professor (29), and Female Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercer County Community College are: Management, with 72 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 68 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Endowment

$14.2M

2023 Endowment

growth from 2022

Mercer County Community College has an endowment valued at about $14.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mercer County Community College grew 8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.44M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mercer County Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.44M - Federal
$3.36M - State
$151k - Local

As of 2023, Mercer County Community College received $5.44M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.36M from state grants and contracts, and $151k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$36.4M

2023 Salaries

1.91%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mercer County Community College paid a median of $36.4M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($84.2M) and a 1.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.55% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.49% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.27M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mercer County Community College paid a total of $9.27M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mercer County Community College were Professor with 58 employees, Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Associate professor with 21 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercer County Community College were Management with 72 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mercer County Community College was Male Professor with 29 employees, Female Professor with 29 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mercer County Community College.

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