How much has PCCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

64.22%

In-State

36.17%

Out-of-State

PCCC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,755 (2015) to $10,560 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 36.17% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2025) at Passaic County Community College.

PCCC's tuition increase rate is higher than the New Jersey's average increase rate of 19.02%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 11.27% from 2015 ($24,881).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, PCCC's COA is $27,686, which is increased by 3.24% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to PCCC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$22,241$24,881-
2016-17 --$22,549$25,0990.88%
2017-18 --$23,036$25,7362.54%
2018-19 --$24,086$25,9760.93%
2019-20 --$24,476$26,5162.08%
2020-21 --$24,476$26,516
2021-22 --$32,266$34,30629.38%
2022-23 --$24,476$26,516-22.71%
2023-24 --$24,716$26,8161.13%
2024-25 --$25,526$27,6863.24%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 36.17% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $9,900. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Passaic County Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,115$7,755-
2016-17$5,423$7,9732.81%
2017-18$5,910$8,6107.99%
2018-19$6,960$8,8502.79%
2019-20$7,350$9,3906.10%
2020-21$7,350$9,390
2021-22$7,350$9,390
2022-23$7,350$9,390
2023-24$7,590$9,6903.19%
2024-25$8,400$10,5608.98%
Passaic County Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,600, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,600-
2016-17$1,600
2017-18$1,600
2018-19$1,600
2019-20$1,600
2020-21$1,600
2021-22$9,390486.88%
2022-23$1,600-82.96%
2023-24$1,600
2024-25$1,600

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Passaic County Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$15,526-
2016-17$15,526
2017-18$15,526
2018-19$15,526
2019-20$15,526
2020-21$15,526
2021-22$15,526
2022-23$15,526
2023-24$15,526
2024-25$15,526

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Passaic County Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Passaic County Community College$10,560
($8,400)		$9,690
($7,590)		8.98%
Middlesex College$7,356
($7,356)		$7,068
($7,068)		4.07%
Bergen Community College$9,294
($8,894)		$9,005
($8,613)		3.21%
Brookdale Community College$10,140
($9,390)		$9,806
($9,056)		3.41%
UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey$9,500
($9,500)		$9,500
($9,500)		-
Hudson County Community College$9,248
($9,248)		$12,280
($8,740)		-24.69%

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