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Essex County College
Essex County College
NEWARK, NJ . 2 Year 3.5
#2356 in Best Colleges in America
303 UNIVERSITY AVE NEWARK, NJ 07102

Overview

Essex County College is a public community college located in Newark, New Jersey, established in 1966. It offers over 50 associate degree programs and 26 academic certificate programs across various fields. The college is committed to providing quality education and lifelong learning opportunities at an affordable cost. With a diverse student body representing more than 50 countries, Essex County College emphasizes inclusivity and academic excellence. The main campus is situated in the University Heights district, with a satellite campus in West Caldwell. 

Rankings

  • #46 in Best Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2356

    #2356 in Best Colleges in America

  • #46 in Best Colleges in New Jersey

Academics

  • B Professors
  • C+Value
  • BDiversity
  • A Safety
  • D+Student Life
  • BLocation

Majors

  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    216 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    143 Graduates
  • Business
    121 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    87 Graduates
  • Education
    71 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    62 Graduates
  • Accounting
    48 Graduates
  • Biology
    43 Graduates
  • Computer Programming
    30 Graduates
  • Engineering
    30 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    1
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,493
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    90%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    16%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,722 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,307
  • Undergrads Over 25
    38%
  • Pell Grant
    68%
  • Varsity Athletes
    2%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    22:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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