Institutional Overview

Since its founding in 1964 as New Jersey’s first county college, Ocean County College (OCC) has been dedicated to educating and serving residents of Ocean County, New Jersey, and beyond, as an innovative academic leader. Supported financially by Ocean County, the State of New Jersey, and its student body, OCC sits on 275 acres in Toms River, NJ. Situated in the rapidly growing 628-square-mile region of Ocean County, OCC is a vital educational hub, offering inclusive access to exceptional opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds.

As a publicly funded institution, OCC remains agile in addressing community needs, extending support beyond education to create sustainable employment pathways for students. In this dynamic role, OCC contributes significantly to individual growth and the overall development of Ocean County and the state, solidifying its position as a crucial catalyst for positive change. OCC’s Mission demonstrates the institution’s commitment to serve its students and community and lays the foundation for this work.

Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Ocean County College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) http://www.msche.org. Ocean County College’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 27, 2024, was to reaffirm accreditation.

MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

The Associate nursing program at Ocean County College located in Toms River, 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 nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at: https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs/