Passaic County Community College

What Passaic County Community College does

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is a public community college chartered by the State of New Jersey and governed by a Board of Trustees, serving Passaic County from four campuses — Main Campus in Paterson (headquarters), Passaic, Wanaque, and Wayne. Founded in 1968, PCCC offers over 70 associate degree, certificate, and continuing education programs spanning healthcare (nursing, radiography, surgical technology), skilled trades (welding, automotive technology), technology (cybersecurity, network administration), business, education, and liberal arts. The institution serves six primary student segments: first-time college students, adult learners (25%+ of enrollment), dual-enrollment high school students, transfer students, visiting students, and military/veterans.

PCCC delivers education through standard third-party technology infrastructure — Blackboard Learning Management System, MyPCCC student portal, and a Follett-powered PCCC Access course materials platform priced at $21/credit — with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities disclosed. The college differentiates through 3+1 articulation agreements with Ramapo College of New Jersey and William Paterson University, which enable guaranteed transfer pathways at PCCC tuition rates, plus a Where Trades Go technology partnership that integrates profile-based employer-matching portfolios into Trade Studies. Specialized programs hold ACEN nursing accreditation, New Jersey Board of Nursing approval, and JRCERT radiography accreditation, and the college holds federal Minority Serving Institution designation, Achieving the Dream Leader College status, and JED Campus mental-health recognition.

The business model operates as a public, government-owned educational institution rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue derives from NJ-resident subsidized tuition (largely covered by the Community College Opportunity Grant for AGI under $65,000), state appropriations, federal grants (NASA STEM funding, U.S. Department of Education awards), and auxiliary services. A 501(c)(3) PCCC Foundation, established 1976, distributes $800K+ annually in scholarships. FY2026-2027 operating expenses total $60.9M with a $2.3M capital budget. Distribution occurs through direct-to-consumer application via the PCCC website, Panther Day enrollment events, and channel partnerships with local high schools and four-year universities.

Name

Passaic County Community College

Legal name

Passaic County Community College

Website

https://pccc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Passaic County Community College is a public community college serving Passaic County, NJ from four campuses, offering 70+ associate degree, certificate, and trade programs to first-time students, adult learners, and dual-enrollment high school students through subsidized tuition and transfer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Vocational training certificates
• Transfer pathway programs
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: PCCC generates revenue primarily through student tuition and fees for credit-bearing courses. New Jersey residents receive subsidized tuition through state funding, and additional financial support is available through Community College Opportunity Grant for eligible students.
2. Foundation and Scholarships: The PCCC Foundation provides student scholarship support, awarding over $800,000 in scholarships annually for the upcoming academic year. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization established in 1976.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PCCC provides affordable higher education through over 70 associate degree and certificate programs spanning healthcare, technology, trades, business, education, and liberal arts, delivered across four campuses and online. The college supports student success through multiple access pathways including Dual Enrollment for high school students, Credit for Prior Learning assessment, Continuing Education and ESL courses, and 3+1 transfer partnerships with Ramapo College and William Paterson University. Supporting services include Blackboard LMS course delivery, the MyPCCC student portal, the PCCC Access textbook program, and career placement services.

Product overview

Passaic County Community College is a community college offering a unified educational services portfolio centered on academic degree programs (AA, AS, AAS degrees) and certificate programs across healthcare, technology, trades, education, and liberal arts. The college provides supporting services including the MyPCCC student portal platform, Credit for Prior Learning assessment, PCCC Access textbook program, and 3+1 transfer partnerships with Ramapo College and William Paterson University. The institution also serves adult learners through continuing education, dual enrollment for high school students, and trade-specific career services through its Where Trades Go technology partnership.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Associate degrees (AA, AS, AAS) across disciplines including Liberal Arts, Engineering Science, Business Administration, Nursing, Radiography, and Computer Science, preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions or direct career entry.
• Certificate Programs Career certificates and certificates of achievement in skilled trades (welding, automotive technology), healthcare (nursing, radiography, surgical technology, medical assistant), technology (cybersecurity, network administration, web development), and education (CDA, infant/toddler care).
• Continuing Education Non-credit courses and workforce training programs for adult learners including ESL, GED preparation, and professional development offerings.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing high school students to enroll in college courses and earn transferable college credit while still enrolled in high school.
• Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Academic process enabling students to earn college credits for prior college-level learning through CLEP exams, AP exams, portfolio assessment, military training, and professional certifications.
• 3+1 Transfer Program Partnership program with Ramapo College of New Jersey and William Paterson University enabling students to complete third-year bachelor's courses at PCCC tuition rates before guaranteed admission to the partner institution for the fourth year.
• Alumni Association Membership Annual membership at $20/year or lifetime membership at $75, providing benefits including career resources, tuition remission for alumni, networking events, library privileges, and alumni-sponsored trips.
• PCCC Access Course Materials Program Course materials access program providing required textbooks and materials for $21 per credit through partnership with Follett Bookstore, with opt-out available by specified deadlines.
• STEM@PCCC Programs STEM-focused programs and initiatives including NASA internships, robotics competitions, and preparation for high-paying technical careers, supported by NASA funding for STEM initiatives aligned with Artemis missions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% placement rate for welding program graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026AACC and NSF jointly announced the 2026 Community College Innovation Challenge winners. PCCC was among the 12 finalist teams that developed STEM-based solutions to real-world problems, culminating in pitch presentations to industry and entrepreneurial professionals. This national STEM competition challenges community college students to innovate.
• Where Trades GocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026PCCC announced a partnership with Where Trades Go to integrate the platform into its Trade Studies program. The platform replaces traditional resumes with profile-based portfolios showcasing skills, certifications, and completed work through images and videos. The college has already filled all 16 dual-enrollment seats for the 2026-27 academic year and placed 90% of welding program graduates with a goal of 100% placement. Where Trades Go CEO Brian Drucks stated the platform is designed to save time and resources for career placement teams while helping trade schools connect graduates with employers.
• William Paterson UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025New 3+1 program agreement allowing PCCC alumni who have earned associate degrees in business or criminal justice programs to take third-year bachelor degree courses at PCCC while accessing PCCC services and paying PCCC tuition rates. Upon successful completion, students receive guaranteed admission to William Paterson University for their fourth year. Students from the business program were the first to sign on at a December ceremony. Future expansion to other areas of study is planned.
• NASAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2023NASA awarded over $14 million to 19 U.S. colleges and universities including PCCC for STEM initiatives supporting spaceflight research and training. The funds support curricular and research projects aligned with NASA's Artemis missions and space technology development, including collaborations involving underserved student populations. Programs include NASA internships, robotics, and preparation for high-paying STEM careers through the STEM@PCCC initiative.
• Ramapo College of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3+1 program partnership allowing PCCC graduates to earn bachelor's degree by taking third-year courses at PCCC tuition rates before transferring to Ramapo. Available for Business Administration and Criminal Justice programs. Provides smooth transition with convenient schedules while remaining on PCCC campus.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brookdale Community College: Large NJ community college (Monmouth County) with comprehensive programs including nursing, trades, and transfer pathways; directly comparable in operational scale and program mix.
• Union County College: NJ community college with multi-campus operations, healthcare pathways, and 3+1-style transfer agreements; directly comparable to PCCC in mission, structure, and student services mix.
• Hudson County Community College: Jersey City-based NJ community college with overlapping urban demographic, multi-campus model, and similar healthcare/trade program portfolio — direct competitor for NJ public funding and students.
• Bergen Community College: Adjacent NJ community college serving Bergen County with associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs; directly comparable in scale, public funding model, and student demographic mix to PCCC.
• Raritan Valley Community College: NJ community college serving Hunterdon/Somerset counties with similar program portfolio, dual enrollment, and transfer pathways; directly comparable public-community-college peer.
• Camden County College: South Jersey community college with multi-campus operations, healthcare and trades programs, and articulation agreements; directly comparable in mission and student demographics to PCCC.
• Essex County College: Urban NJ community college in Newark serving a similar minority, first-generation, and working-adult population to PCCC with comparable CCOG eligibility and transfer pathways.
• Mercer County Community College: Central NJ community college with similar associate degree and certificate portfolio, dual enrollment, and transfer articulation model directly comparable to PCCC's offerings.
• Middlesex College: Large NJ community college offering associate degrees and certificates across healthcare, trades, and transfer pathways; comparable in size and program breadth to PCCC.

Others

• William Paterson University: NJ four-year university that is both a PCCC transfer partner (3+1 program) and a potential competitor for post-secondary students; comparable as a regional higher-education institution serving overlapping NJ populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pccconline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC53G4vcEJSfR_7uKbhs4VMw
• Facebookfacebook.com/134137463304187
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcccnj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/passaic-county-community-college

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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