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Gloucester County College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public community college located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was established in 1966 when the New Jersey Department of Education approved its charter. GCC also operates the Business and Industry Training Center in the West Deptford Township. The college enrolls more than 6,000 students every year.
GCC's athletic teams are nicknamed the Roadrunners. They have won more than 12 national championships at the National Junior College Athletic Association level in a variety of sports like basketball, tennis, basketball and soccer.
Gloucester County College is found in Sewell, NJ. Sewell is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Gloucester County College.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Gloucester County College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Gloucester County College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 6,169 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Gloucester County College is a center for learning that strives for academic excellence, supports the economic development of the community, and seeks to enhance the community's quality of life. Through affordable, accessible programs and services, the College promotes intellectual and cultural enrichment, individual achievement, and professional development. The College promotes a respectful and welcoming environment and commits to being responsive and proactive to the needs to students, staff, and community."
More complete details are provided below.
Gloucester County College
1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
General Phone: (856) 468-5000
http://www.gccnj.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 227 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 126 | education, special ed, physical education teaching |
| Business and Management | 85 | business management, marketing, accounting technology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 42 | computer graphics, computer networking, computer and info science, web design, computer programming, database administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support and Technology | 27 | sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech, health service and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | automotive tech, civil engineering tech, drafting, engineering technician |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 11 | exercise science |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Gloucester County College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 668 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Gloucester County College had a total enrollment of 6,169 students (4,474 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,168 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,728 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Gloucester County College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 690100)
Gloucester County College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $101,452 | 5 | $91,579 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $84,806 | 4 | $84,481 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $74,491 | 14 | $65,198 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $63,804 | 14 | $51,197 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $81,287 | 37 | $65,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gloucester County College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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