About SCC - Quick Facts

Enrollment

Approximately 1,300 each semester

Locations

The Carneys Point Campus:  SCC’s 11-acre campus in Carneys Point, NJ, is just five minutes from Exit 1 of the New Jersey Turnpike and Exit 4 of Interstate 295. SCC enjoys the advantages of being in a small suburban community while being near Wilmington Delaware, Philadelphia and other metropolitan areas. - Directions and Maps to Main Campus

The Carneys Point Campus features the Glass Center, home of the nationally renowned programs in scientific glass technology and glass art.

The Salem Center: Located at 174 East Broadway in historic downtown Salem, the Salem Center features:

  • the Salem County One-Stop Career Center,
  • Community Education courses,
  • credit courses,
  • Adult Basic Education and GED preparation (ABE/GED), and
  • English as a Second Language instruction.

For more information, visit the Salem Center Web site

Directions and Maps to Salem Center

Programs of Study

SCC offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well certificates and professional development certificates.

Tuition

  • $82.50 per credit for Salem County residents
  • $82.50 per credit for out-of-county residents employed in Salem County
  • $92.50 per credit for out-of-county residents 
  • $92.50 per credit for international students

Athletics

The SCC Oaks compete in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball, women's soccer, women’s softball, and golf.  As a NJCAA Division II school, SCC offers scholoarships based on athletic ability. Each coach is responsible for the disbursement of athletic scholarship monies. A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available. All sports offer financial aid based on need.

Salem Community College is affiliated with Region XIX of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Memberships

Salem Community College is a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New Jersey Council of County Colleges, NJEDge.Net, American Association of Community Colleges and Association of Community College Trustees.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Salem Community College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities. This commitment encompasses persons in legally protected classifications regarding race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status, religion, sexual orientation and veteran status.

Diversity Statement

Salem Community College recognizes its responsibility and commitment to foster an environment of respect, understanding and tolerance among all individuals and groups, with sensitivity for those likely to experience disrespect, abuse and misunderstanding because of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, economic status, or mental or physical challenges.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Salem Community College is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action institution. The Board of Trustees has adopted policies that support affirmative action and equal opportunity and that forbid sexual harassment. Access to buildings and classes is provided for individuals with disabilities. Questions or concerns should be directed to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer.

Sponsorship

Salem Community College is sponsored by the citizens of Salem County through the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the state of New Jersey. Policies are established by the Salem Community College Board of Trustees.