Passaic County Community College
SendPaterson, New Jersey
Public · Suburb · 4,260 undergraduates · Associate degree is the highest offered
Cost
- What families actually payAverage yearly cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are subtracted. Calculated only for full-time, first-time undergraduates who receive federal student aid; at a public college, only those paying in-state tuition.
- $2,8352024–25
- Tuition and fees, in-statePublished tuition and required fees for one year, for a student from this state. The federal file reports tuition and fees as one figure.
- $6,6602025–26
- Tuition and fees, out-of-statePublished tuition and required fees for one year, for a student from another state. The federal file reports tuition and fees as one figure.
- $11,2202025–26
- Room and board on campusThe school's published yearly cost of living and eating on campus, as one figure. Not reported by schools without campus housing.
- Not reported
- Cost of attendanceAverage yearly cost of attending: tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses. Calculated for full-time, first-time undergraduates who receive federal student aid.
- $11,5202024–25
What families actually pay, by family income
- Family income up to $30,000$2,019
- $30,001 to $48,000$2,528
- $48,001 to $75,000$4,024
- $75,001 to $110,000$6,164
- Over $110,000$11,253
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.
Getting in
- Admission rateThe share of applicants who were admitted.
- Not reported
- Admission test scoresWhether the school requires, recommends or considers SAT or ACT scores for admission.
- Not reported
- Open admissionThe school reports an open admission policy: it admits any applicant who meets its basic requirements.
- YesFall 2024
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.
Who finishes
- Graduation rateThe share of full-time, first-time students who finished a degree or certificate at this school within 150 percent of the normal time (six years for a bachelor's degree, three for an associate degree). Part-time and transfer students are not counted. Measure for programs shorter than four years.
- 17%Students who started in 2019
- Award within eight years, all studentsThe share of all entering students, including part-time and transfer students, who received a degree or certificate from this school within eight years. A different group of students from the graduation rate, from a different starting year.
- 23%Students who started in 2017
- Retention rateThe share of full-time, first-time students who were enrolled at this school again the following fall.
- 60%Students who started in 2023
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.
What students study here
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities25%
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services20%
- Health Professions And Related Programs12%
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services12%
- Education8%
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services8%
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions5%
- Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services4%
- Engineering2%
- Personal And Culinary Services2%
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields1%
- Visual And Performing ArtsUnder 1%
Share of this college’s degrees and certificates in each field, 2024–25. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
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