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Essex County College

Newark, NJ · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Essex County College

Essex County College is a mid-sized, public institution in Newark, NJ, in a city setting. It enrolls about 5,855 students. 20% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $37,230.

Open

Acceptance

$4,436

Net price

5,855

Enrollment

20%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,436

Average net price

$5,415

In-state tuition

$9,523

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$2,400

Books & supplies

$12,506

Total cost of attendance

47%

Students receiving Pell grants

0%

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,792
$30–48K
$4,562
$48–75K
$6,135
$75–110K
$7,345
$110K+
$9,647

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$37,230

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,298

Median earnings (6 yrs)

20%

Graduation rate

56%

Retention rate

60%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,081

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,855

Total enrollment

48%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

57%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women
40% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
45%
Hispanic
28%
White
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Essex County College FAQ

Is Essex County College a public or private school?

Essex County College is a public institution located in Newark, NJ.

What is the acceptance rate at Essex County College?

Essex County College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Essex County College cost?

The average annual net price at Essex County College is $4,436 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,415 in-state and $9,523 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Essex County College?

About 20% of students at Essex County College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Essex County College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Essex County College students earn a median of $37,230 per year.

How many students attend Essex County College?

Essex County College enrolls about 5,855 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Jim.henderson · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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