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# Ocean County College

Public two-year college in suburban New Jersey serving 7,429 students with low tuition costs.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 40.007809, -74.16549

### Summary

Public two-year college in suburban New Jersey serving 7,429 students with low tuition costs.

### Description

Ocean County College is a public two-year institution in Toms River, New Jersey, serving students from the surrounding suburban region. The college offers transfer and career pathways with a primary focus on Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

In-state tuition is $4,536 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,600. The college enrolls approximately 7,429 students and operates with a total cost of attendance that matches tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students, making it an accessible entry point into higher education for the region.

As a community college, Ocean County College functions as a pathway for students seeking to complete introductory coursework before transferring to four-year institutions, as well as for those pursuing two-year credentials and career training. The college works best for students with flexible schedules, those managing costs, and adults returning to education. For more information, visit www.ocean.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 185,873
- **State**: NJ
- **City**: Toms River
- **Address**: College Drive
- **Zip Code**: 08754
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.ocean.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $4,536
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $6,600
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $4,536
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $6,600
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 7,429
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $138,237,162
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities