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Essex County College

Public, 2-year

303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102

(973) 877-3000

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Quick Facts

5,643

Total Enrollment

21%

Graduation Rate

$30,298

Median Earnings (6yr)

$5,346

In-State Tuition

$4,622

Avg Net Price

24:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About Essex County College

Institution Details

Type Public, 2-year
Classification Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Associate's
Highest Degree Associate's

Location

Address 303 University Ave
City Newark, NJ
ZIP Code 07102
County Essex County

Special Designations

Predominantly Black Institution Hispanic-Serving Institution

President/Chief Administrator: Augustine Boakye (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 29%
Business 20%
Liberal Arts 17%
Social Sciences 8%
Computer Science 5%
Education 5%
Protective Services 5%
Biology 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: No

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 5,643

Student Demographics

Female 60%
Male 40%

Race/Ethnicity

White 5.6%
Black 45.3%
Hispanic 28.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 1.4%
Non-Resident Alien 12.0%
Unknown 4.2%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 32.2%
Part-Time Students 52.3%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$5,346

In-State Tuition

$9,318

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,821

Total Cost of Attendance

$4,622

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 51%
Students Receiving Any Aid 51%

Student Debt & Repayment

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $4,356
$30,001 - $48,000 $4,600
$48,001 - $75,000 $6,059
$75,001 - $110,000 $6,453

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$30,298

6 Years After

$33,895

8 Years After

$37,230

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $13,400  |  75th percentile: $48,817

Earnings by Family Income Background

$28,697

Low Income

$36,208

Middle Income

$31,984

High Income

Student Outcomes

58%

Part-Time Retention

21%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

24:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$7,486

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$4,766

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (973) 877-3000

Website: Visit Site

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