Support from the Morris County Commissioners Helps College Keep Low Tuition Rates
County College of Morris (CCM) is pleased to announce that with the help of funding from the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, the college remains one of the most affordable schools in New Jersey. At its February 2025 Board of Trustees meeting, CCM approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget with a 5.4% tuition increase. The college did not increase tuition last year, resulting in a minimal 2.7% tuition increase over the past two years, which is far below the rate of inflation.
CCM thanks the Morris County Commissioners for helping the college remain a best value for higher education in New Jersey. CCM has received numerous accolades, including “#1 Best Community College in New Jersey by Salary Potential” by Payscale and “Best Community College in New Jersey” by Best Accredited Colleges. Intelligent included the college in its list of the “Top 5 Best Community Colleges” in the state, as well as “Best for Transfer Students” in the state. The college also has the highest graduation rates in the state, according to the United States Department of Education.
“We are appreciative of the unwavering support from the Morris County Board of Commissioners,” said Dr. Anthony Iacono, president of CCM. “CCM is committed to providing a high quality and affordable education that supports our mission of changing lives and strengthening communities.”
“Given CCM has to absorb an increase of more than a million dollars in healthcare costs and 17% in utility rate increases, we are glad our Commissioners remain supportive of our college and state,” added Iacono.
CCM’s impact on the community is well established. In fiscal year 2022-23, CCM generated $586.1 million in income in Morris County, promoting economic growth in the region. For further perspective, the college supported 5,977 jobs or one out of every 75 jobs in Morris County.
CCM offers over 100 programs of study, including associate degrees, industry-recognized certificates and professional development options. Programs are offered in various formats to meet students’ preferences, including in-person learning on CCM’s campus, hybrid and online courses. Many programs can be completed in a matter of weeks and a degree can be obtained in two years or less. For those not seeking a degree program, CCM’s Center for Workforce Development enables students to learn cutting-edge skills and boost their marketability in an ever-changing job market.
