Sussex County Community College

Sussex County Community College is a public two-year institution located in Newton, New Jersey, in a rural fringe setting. The college serves 3,272 enrolled students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42.33 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 44% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 61% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a range of career and technical programs across multiple credential levels. Certificate programs include Occupational Therapist Assistant, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, and Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. These programs are offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels, providing flexible pathways for students entering the trades and health fields.

Situated in Newton, NJ, Sussex County Community College serves students from the surrounding rural communities of northwestern New Jersey. The institution provides accessible, hands-on technical and vocational training for residents seeking workforce-ready credentials in healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades.