Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $8,324 when living on campus and $28,201 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $9,402 when living on campus and $29,279 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Atlantic Cape Community College | $6,063 | $7,263 | $1,976 | - | $25,272 |
| Camden County College | $4,056 | $4,056 | $1,800 | - | $11,440 |
| Essex County College | $9,318 | $9,318 | $2,400 | - | $11,943 |
| Hudson County Community College | $8,740 | $12,280 | $1,500 | - | $19,124 |
| Middlesex College | $7,068 | $7,068 | $1,460 | - | $20,954 |
| Ocean County College | $5,122 | $6,850 | $438 | - | $30,530 |
| Average | $6,728 | $7,806 | $1,596 | - | $19,877 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,728 for in-state students and $7,806 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hudson County Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,280 and Camden County College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,056 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | $6,840 | $8,340 | $6,063 | $7,263 |
| Camden County College | $3,744 | $3,744 | $4,056 | $4,056 |
| Essex County College | $9,141 | $9,141 | $9,318 | $9,318 |
| Hudson County Community College | $8,390 | $11,798 | $8,740 | $12,280 |
| Middlesex College | $6,876 | $6,876 | $7,068 | $7,068 |
| Ocean County College | $5,320 | $7,442 | $5,122 | $6,850 |
| Average | $6,719 | $7,890 | $6,728 | $7,806 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Camden County College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Essex County College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hudson County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Middlesex College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ocean County College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $19,877 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | - | - | $20,384 | $4,888 | - |
| Camden County College | - | - | $7,290 | $4,150 | - |
| Essex County College | - | - | $8,729 | $3,214 | - |
| Hudson County Community College | - | - | $13,324 | $5,800 | - |
| Middlesex College | - | - | $18,524 | $2,430 | - |
| Ocean County College | - | - | $24,396 | $6,134 | - |
| Average | - | - | $15,441 | $4,436 | - |