Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $8,534 when living on campus and $26,273 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,199 when living on campus and $27,939 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 | ||
| Essex County College | $9,318 | $9,318 | $2,400 | - | $11,943 |
| Hudson County Community College | $8,740 | $12,280 | $1,500 | - | $19,124 |
| Ocean County College | $5,122 | $6,850 | $438 | - | $30,530 |
| Salem Community College | $7,140 | $9,900 | $2,000 | - | $15,100 |
| Warren County Community College | $5,610 | $5,910 | $400 | - | $12,000 |
| Average | $7,186 | $8,852 | $1,348 | - | $17,739 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,186 for in-state students and $8,852 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hudson County Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,280 and Warren County Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,910 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Essex County College | $9,141 | $9,141 | $9,318 | $9,318 |
| Hudson County Community College | $8,390 | $11,798 | $8,740 | $12,280 |
| Ocean County College | $5,320 | $7,442 | $5,122 | $6,850 |
| Salem Community College | $6,930 | $9,600 | $7,140 | $9,900 |
| Warren County Community College | $5,490 | $6,090 | $5,610 | $5,910 |
| Average | $7,054 | $8,814 | $7,186 | $8,852 |
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 | |
| Essex County College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hudson County Community 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. | |||
| Warren County 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 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,739 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Essex County College | - | - | $8,729 | $3,214 | - |
| Hudson County Community College | - | - | $13,324 | $5,800 | - |
| Ocean County College | - | - | $24,396 | $6,134 | - |
| Salem Community College | - | - | $10,000 | $5,100 | - |
| Warren County Community College | - | - | $8,000 | $4,000 | - |
| Average | - | - | $12,890 | $4,850 | - |