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Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, NJ·Public·5,169 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New Jersey residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,169 students.

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5,169
Students
$5,342
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,500
Earnings
10 yr
$7,000
Debt

About This School

Mercer County Community College is a public institution located in West Windsor, New Jersey with approximately 5,169 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,342 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mercer County Community College is a public community college in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It offers various associate degree programs as well as online, general education, and English as a second language courses. The college operates campuses in the cities of West Windsor and Trenton, and enrolls approximately 9,000 students.

At just $5,342 per year after aid, this is one of the most affordable paths to a college credential in New Jersey, making it a smart choice for students watching their budget or planning to transfer to a four-year school. The median debt at graduation is a low $7,000 — well below the national average — which helps offset the modest median earnings of $38,500 ten years out. Worth considering if cost and flexibility are priorities, but students aiming for higher-earning careers should have a clear transfer or career plan from day one, since the earnings outcomes alone don't make a strong case for stopping here.

Founded
1966
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions22%
Business & Marketing15%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Computer Science4%
Engineering3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

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Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,082
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,942
Avg Net Price
$5,342
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$7,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White30%
Black20%
Hispanic/Latino28%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,169 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mercer County Community College

1200 Old Trenton Rd

West Windsor, NJ 08550-3407

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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