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The main campus of Sussex County Community College is in Newton, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Sussex County Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to design, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Sussex County Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Sussex County Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 3,461 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Sussex County Community College is dedicated to lifelong learning and community enrichment. As a responsive and vibrant college, SCCC is committed to providing a supportive, caring environment that promotes academic excellence, economic development, attainment of career and educational goals, and personal and cultural enrichment for its diverse constituents."
More complete details are provided below.
Sussex County Community College
One College Hill
Newton, NJ 07860
General Phone: (973) 300-2100
Admissions Phone: (973) 300-2218
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 300-2225
http://www.sussex.edu
Sussex County Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 131 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 38 | business management, accounting |
| Design | 18 | graphic design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | corrections and criminal justice, fire protection |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Science | 9 | biological and physical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child care provider, social work, human services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | veterinary assistant, health service and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Sussex County Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 254 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 4 |
In 2005, Sussex County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,461 students (2,295 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 87% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Newton, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (973) 300-2218
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Sussex County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2568800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 300-2225
Sussex County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $54,384 | 3 | $47,212 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $51,482 | 18 | $44,404 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $34,195 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $52,592 | 27 | $44,262 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 10 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Services, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Fire Protection, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sussex County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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