You too can discover a world of opportunity by enrolling in . For over 40 years, this public two-year institution of higher learning has been providing community members with the opportunity to gain the education and training that they need to excel in life. By providing students with a higher education within a supportive and innovative environment, Ocean county college gives them the chance to grow, learn, and discover.

To better serve residents of the community, this New Jersey College's programs cover a variety of disciplines and levels of learning. Degree, certificate, credit, career, and noncredit programs are only a sampling of the types of courses offered by Ocean County College.

This college doesn't limit its opportunities to just one location either. Ocean County College has campuses in Toms River, and Manahawkin and offers courses at more than dozen off-campus sites throughout the county. Over the years, this New Jersey college has graduated more than 27,000 students. The Class of 2007 alone, was awarded nearly 900 Associate Degrees. The school also boasts a high transfer-rate; about 80 percent of all graduates have gone on to transfer to a traditional four-year college or university.

Quick Facts:

Ocean County College has been accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of College and Schools. This New Jersey College has also been approved by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.

The nursing program at Ocean County College has warranted accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

As of the spring of 2007, more than 10,000 students were enrolled at this New Jersey college.

Students of Ocean County College can participate in such sports as men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's swimming, and golf.

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