Jersey College

www.jerseycollege.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$27,565

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

67.9%

536 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,089

72.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.9%

87 Graduates

About

Jersey College is a higher education institution located in Bergen County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Jersey College were Registered Nursing (729 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 1,065 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jersey College. 90.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.58% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (634 degrees), 3.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (170 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Jersey College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,822 total borrowers.

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,565.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending Jersey College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,565

2023 Value

6.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Jersey College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,565. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Jersey College grew by 6.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jersey 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Jersey College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.72% with respect to 2022, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jersey 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 Jersey College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1822 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.

Admissions

Jersey College received 536 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 46.8% annual growth. Out of those 536 applicants, 364 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.9% acceptance rate.

There were 4,089 students enrolled at Jersey College in 2023. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Jersey College has an overall enrollment yield of 71.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

364

Accepted Out of 536

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Jersey College was 67.9% (364 admissions from 536 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 66%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 46.8%, while admissions grew by 51%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Jersey College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Jersey College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Jersey College had a total enrollment of 4,089 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Jersey College is 2,980 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,109. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Jersey College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jersey College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.3% Black or African American, 19.4% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.79% Two or More Races, 3.45% Asian, 0.514% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.196% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jersey College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.9%), followed by White Female (15.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jersey College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,089 students. The full-time enrollment at Jersey College is 2,980 and the part-time enrollment is 1,109. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Jersey College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 Jersey College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Jersey College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,425 enrolled students
White
792 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
445 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jersey College is 59.3% Black or African American, 19.4% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.79% Two or More Races, 3.45% Asian, 0.514% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.196% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 861 more women than men received degrees from Jersey College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jersey College is black or african american (634 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (170 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Jersey College is Registered Nursing (729 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jersey College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,065 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jersey College are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Jersey College in 2023 are Health (1,065 degrees awarded) (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 Jersey College are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Jersey College are Health (1,065 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jersey College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Jersey College are Health (1,065 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2023)

729 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Jersey College was Registered Nursing with 729 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

102

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

963

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Jersey College, which is 0.106 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (963).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Jersey College in Registered Nursing, which is 0.11 times less than the 657 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 657 degrees were awarded to men at Jersey College in Registered Nursing, which is 9.13 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from Jersey College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Jersey College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
634 degrees awarded
White
170 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jersey College is black or african american (634 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (170 degrees).

5.16% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
584 degrees awarded
White Female
148 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jersey College is black or african american female (584 degrees awarded). There were 3.95 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (148 degrees).

Operations

Jersey College employs 117 Instructors. Most academics at Jersey College are Female Instructor (102), and Male Instructor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jersey College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 80 employees, Management, with 56 employees, and Sales and related with 31 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$28.7M

2023 Salaries

22%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Jersey College paid a median of $28.7M in salaries, a 22% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.17% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.93M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2023, Jersey College paid a total of $9.93M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

117 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

80 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Jersey College was Instructor with 117 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jersey College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 80 employees, Management with 56 employees, and Sales and related with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Jersey College was Female Instructor with 102 employees, and Male Instructor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Jersey College.

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