Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $8,598 when living on campus and $27,317 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $9,770 when living on campus and $28,489 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 | ||
| Bergen Community College | $8,894 | $9,294 | $1,500 | - | $20,188 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | $7,495 | $9,495 | $525 | - | $18,600 |
| Camden County College | $4,416 | $4,416 | $1,800 | - | $11,126 |
| Essex County College | $9,523 | $9,523 | $2,400 | - | $14,766 |
| Ocean County College | $5,218 | $6,970 | $438 | - | $32,531 |
| Salem Community College | $7,380 | $10,260 | $2,000 | - | $15,100 |
| Average | $7,154 | $8,326 | $1,444 | - | $18,719 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,154 for in-state students and $8,326 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Salem Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,260 and Camden County College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,216 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bergen Community College | $8,613 | $9,005 | $8,894 | $9,294 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | $5,376 | $6,936 | $7,495 | $9,495 |
| Camden County College | $4,056 | $4,056 | $4,416 | $4,416 |
| Essex County College | $9,318 | $9,318 | $9,523 | $9,523 |
| Ocean County College | $5,122 | $6,850 | $5,218 | $6,970 |
| Salem Community College | $7,140 | $9,900 | $7,380 | $10,260 |
| Average | $6,604 | $7,678 | $7,154 | $8,326 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bergen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rowan College at Burlington County | 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. | |||
| Ocean County College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Salem Community 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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,719 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bergen Community College | - | - | $14,374 | $5,814 | $5,814 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | - | - | $14,300 | $4,300 | $4,100 |
| Camden County College | - | - | $7,290 | $3,836 | $3,836 |
| Essex County College | - | - | $10,500 | $4,266 | $4,266 |
| Ocean County College | - | - | $26,220 | $6,311 | $6,311 |
| Salem Community College | - | - | $10,000 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| Average | - | - | $13,781 | $4,938 | $4,905 |
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