by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Ocean County College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Ocean County College amounted to $5,218 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,970. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $370 in-state and $370 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,848 | $6,600 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Total | $5,218 | $6,970 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Ocean County College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Ocean County College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Ocean County College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Ocean County College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Ocean County College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,632 | $6,480 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,632 | $6,480 |
| One Year Ago | $4,752 | $6,480 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,848 | $6,600 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at OCC has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $7,099 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.70%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,306. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.78%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,024.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,306 | $7,024 |
| In 2 Years | $5,396 | $7,078 |
| In 3 Years | $5,487 | $7,133 |
| In 4 Years | $5,580 | $7,188 |
| In 5 Years | $5,674 | $7,244 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $28,423, or about $21,769 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Ocean County College, visit the Ocean County College Financial Aid page.
