Cumberland County College is a two-year community college in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. Recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 community colleges by Washington Monthly magazine, Cumberland was ranked 29th in the U.S. and first in New Jersey. CNN Money ranked Cumberland County College as having the highest rate of student success of 18 community colleges in New Jersey. The college enrolls approximately 4,000 students and offers 87 programs leading to Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, in addition to academic, career and short-term training programs.OverviewFounded in 1966, Cumberland County College was the first community college in the state to open its own campus. Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Cumberland County College is committed to helping students transfer to a four-year college or university, or towards entry into a career. The college is guided by a five-year strategic plan focused on student success, leadership and service-learning, and economic and workforce development.Designations Cumberland County College was one of 19 institutions in the U.S. to be named an “Achieving the Dream Leader College” in 2015. This national designation is awarded to community colleges that commit to improving student success and closing achievement gaps. Hispanic Serving Institution: Federal Title V grant funding assists with strengthening institutional programs, facilities and services to expand the educational opportunities for first generation Hispanic Americans and other underrepresented populations. Military Friendly® School: This designation is awarded to the country’s top colleges that are doing the most to embrace military students and dedicate resources to ensure their success both in the classroom and following graduation.
