Important Academic Statistics

Total 5,529 students attended Somerset Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 132 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 149 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 305 (full-time) and 228 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Somerset Community College is 42% and transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 58% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population5,529
Graduation Rate42%
Number of Faculty281
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Somerset Community College is $6,192 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
98% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,131 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,192
Average Financial Amount$5,131

Offered Certificate Programs

Somerset Community College offers 64 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,981 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate112529
Less than 1-Year Certificate3071,022
2 Years Certificate214414
4 Years Certificate2016
Total64131,981

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Somerset Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,981 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 529 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 1,022 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 414 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 16 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 58 completers
Computer and Information Sciences58
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 32 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant32
Construction Trades 45 completers
Electrician45
Mechanics and Repairers 68 completers
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician68
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 86 completers
Welding Technology/Welder86
Transportation and Materials Moving 31 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 209 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)15
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician26
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training168
Total529
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 10 completers
Graphic Communications10
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 89 completers
Computer and Information Sciences89
Personal and Culinary Services 33 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist4
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist16
Culinary Arts/Chef Training13
Engineering Technology 36 completers
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)31
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician5
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 24 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant24
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (2 completers) 65 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration65
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy0
Construction Trades 180 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter12
Electrician168
Mechanics and Repairers 225 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology28
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology87
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician20
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician90
Precision Production Trades 45 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant7
Welding Technology/Welder38
Visual and Performing Arts 7 completers
Graphic Design7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 78 completers
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary65
Medical/Clinical Assistant7
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant3
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer2
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business 230 completers
Business Administration and Management230
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0
Total1,022
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies (1 completers) 19 completers
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects19
Personal and Culinary Services 46 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist40
Culinary Arts/Chef Training6
Engineering Technology 13 completers
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)13
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 28 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant28
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 0 completers
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0
Construction Trades 56 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter4
Electrician52
Mechanics and Repairers 95 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology17
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology23
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician18
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician37
Precision Production Trades 14 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant4
Welding Technology/Welder10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 141 completers
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary81
Medical/Clinical Assistant6
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant2
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)8
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training44
Business 2 completers
Business Administration and Management2
Total414
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers 16 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician7
Total16

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 5,529 students have enrolled into Somerset Community College. By gender, 2,213 male and 3,316 female students are attending the school.
There are 5,082 White (91.92%), 63 Black/African American (1.14%), 178 Hispanic (3.22%), 37 Asian (0.67%), and 344 students with other races. 3 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,5292,2133,316
American Indian/Native American1367
Asian371423
Black/African American632538
Hispanic1788098
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander321
White5,0822,0343,048
Two More1234479
Un-Known27720
Non-resident Alien312

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