Tuition Comparison Between New Jersey Community Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of New Jersey Community Colleges is $7,618 for in-state and $8,609 for out-of-state students. For New Jersey private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $23,904.

Compared to last year's tuition in New Jersey, in-state tuition has increased by 5.33% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 2.24%. The private schools' tuition increased by 5.71%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of New Jersey Community Colleges.

New Jersey Community Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.

Jersey College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,075 and Best Care College has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,087 among New Jersey Community Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for New Jersey Community Colleges (2 year colleges) is as follows:

• The tuition & fees is $7,618 for in-state and $8,609 for out-of-state students.
• Private schools' tuition is $23,904.
• The tuition per credit hour is $241 for state residents and $303 for out-of-state.
• The cost for books & supplies is $1,300.
• The living cost is $7,192 (on-campus) and $13,596 (off-campus).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for New Jersey Community Colleges

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