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Ocean County College

Toms River, NJ·Public·5,566 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state New Jersey residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,566 students.

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5,566
Students
$10,576
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$39,600
Earnings
10 yr
$8,500
Debt

About This School

Ocean County College is a public institution located in Toms River, New Jersey with approximately 5,566 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,576 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Ocean County College (OCC) is a public community college in Ocean County, New Jersey. Its main campus is in Toms River. Other locations include the Southern Education Center in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township and multiple off-campus sites throughout Ocean County.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying close to home — at roughly $10,576 per year after aid and a median debt of just $8,500 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths through college you'll find in New Jersey. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $39,600 a decade out, which is modest, so it works best as a stepping stone — either transferring to a four-year school or entering a specific local career field — rather than an endpoint in itself.

Founded
1969
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing16%
Health Professions10%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Computer Science2%
Communications1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,690
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,850
Avg Net Price
$10,576
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$8,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.7x

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

White65%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino22%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,566 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Ocean County College

College Drive

Toms River, NJ 08754-2001

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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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