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Overview & Facts

A Brief History

Established in 1966, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (¾«¶«´«Ã½) is a publicly supported comprehensive educational institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy.

Read more about the college's history.

The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. The James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents.

The Economic Value of ¾«¶«´«Ã½

This report assesses the impact of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ on the Mercer County economy and the benefits generated by the college for students, taxpayers, and society as a whole in the state of New Jersey. The results of this study show that ¾«¶«´«Ã½ creates a positive net impact on the county economy and generates a positive return on investment for the main stakeholders.

Executive Summary       Fact Sheet       Information Graphic

Mercer Students at a Glance

¾«¶«´«Ã½ enjoys a diverse student body that brings a variety of background and experiences to campus. A brief introduction to Mercer students:

• Approximately 9,000 students enroll in one or more credit courses each year.
• Mercer County residents comprise three-fourths of the student population.
• International students (non-immigrant), contributing to a diverse student population, represent more than 40 countries.
• Enrollment includes 70% part-time students, 30% full-time; 44% men and 56% women.
• The average age of a full-time student is 22; part-time 26.
• Average student/faculty ratio: 16 to 1.
• More than 50% of Mercer's graduates transfer to senior colleges or universities.

Educational Advantages

• Abundant choices, including 70 associate degree options and 30 credit certificate programs
• Flexible scheduling – day, evening, and weekend classes
• MercerOnline – Internet-based distance learning any time, anywhere
• Accelerated two- and six-week Winter Session classes
• Honors Program – an enriched college experience
• Jump Start college classes for high school students
• Independent study courses
• Internships, cooperative education, study abroad
• Credit for experience / credit by examination
• Advisement Center
• Tutoring, Learning Center facilities
• Career and college transfer services
• ¾«¶«´«Ã½ degrees and courses transfer to numerous senior colleges through transfer agreements. Dual admission agreements guarantee transfer admission to participating colleges and universities.
• Center for Continuing Studies (noncredit) for professional development and personal enrichment

Services to the Community

• – quality performances for both adults and children in a spacious, handicapped accessible venue
• The Gallery – award-winning venue hosting series of art exhibits
• The JKC Gallery – featuring photography and the lens-based arts
• – listener-supported public radio offering classical music programming throughout the region (89.1, Trenton; WWNJ 91.1, Toms River, NJ) and JazzOn2 broadcasting on HD2
• Channel 80/26/20 Cable TV Network, broadcasting college announcements as well as student and community programming
• Distinguished Lecture Series
• Innovative summer programs for children and teens
• Teleconferencing, facility rentals, recreation permits
• English as a Second Language courses
• Performing Arts High School
• Fitness Center open to public memberships
• Mercer County Symphonic Band, College Chorus and Jazz Band
• Kelsey Review – annual journal featuring county authors and artists
• Aspirations – annual publication showcasing the literary and art works of local high school students

West Windsor Campus
Monday through Friday:  7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday:  7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday:  closed; classrooms open as needed

(Additional campus hours may accommodate Kelsey Theatre, Conference Center, and Athletics facilities events and activities, and special events.)

James Kerney Campus
Monday through Friday:  7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday:  7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday:  closed

(Additional campus hours may accommodate special events.)

¾«¶«´«Ã½ is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The State of New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education has authorized the college to award the associate degree. Many of the college's academic programs are also accredited by national professional associations and their boards of certification.

Aviation Flight Technology is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International.

The Funeral Service A.A.S. degree and Certificate are accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097; 816-233-3747 .

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018; 773-714-8880 info@naacls.org

The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Nursing program is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102; 973-504-6430.

The associate degree Nursing program at ¾«¶«´«Ã½ at the West Windsor campus located in West Windsor, New Jersey is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-975-5000.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree Nursing program is continuing accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at .

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-652-AOTA .

The Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305; 703-706-3245 .

The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606; 312-704-5300 ...and the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.