# Ocean County College

> Ocean County College is a public college in Toms River, NJ, with 5,424 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $17,153 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 39%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $49,461.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/ocean-county-college-1989
- Location: Toms River, NJ, United States
- Setting: Large suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.ocean.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 185873
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $5,334 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,542 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $17,153 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 39% |
| First-year retention rate | 65% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $49,461 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 5,424 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Ocean County College tuition?

In-state tuition at Ocean County College is $5,334 and out-of-state tuition is $7,542 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,153 a year.

### What is the average net price at Ocean County College?

The average net price at Ocean County College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,153 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Ocean County College?

39% of first-time, full-time students at Ocean County College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Ocean County College?

The closest matches are County College of Morris, Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus, and Union County College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/ocean-county-college-1989. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.