Colleges Near Fort Dix
Fort Dix is located in Northeastern New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,464. On October 1, 2009, Fort Dix became an official part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which expanded the Fort Dix education, recreation, and training opportunities.
Fort Dix: Colleges, Recreation, and More
There are several Fort Dix colleges for military personnel and their families to choose from. Colleges located on or near Fort Dix include:
- Burlington County College
- College of New Jersey
- National Graduate School of Quality Management
- Mercer County Community College
The Fort Dix Education Center provides educational counseling, academic testing, and postsecondary programs. Fort Dix and its surrounding area offers plentiful dining, nightlife, and recreation opportunities. For recreation and cultural opportunities, New York City is just a 73-mile drive away. In May 2010, the House Armed Services Committee passed a measure to build a $10 million machine gun training range in the joint base, providing a more realistic training scenario.
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