Founded in 1966, Cumberland County College was the first community college in the state to open its own campus. The State of New Jersey, in 1962, passed the New Jersey County College Act, after which the Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders authorized the founding of a community college.
Founded in 1966, Cumberland County College was the first community college in New Jersey to have its own campus. The State of New Jersey passed the New Jersey Community College Act in 1962, which led to the Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders authorizing the establishment of a community college.