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Essex County College

Essex County College is a medium, public institution located in Newark, nj. Essex County College offers associate degrees or certifications in 49 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 5,730 undergraduates
cost $9,141 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Essex County College is known for its top major, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Their student-faculty ratio is 24:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
24 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Sciences, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Accounting and Related Services

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $9,141
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $2,400
Cost of attendance* $11,541
Financial aid package N/A
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Out of state

Annual tuition $9,141
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $2,400
Cost of attendance* $11,541
Financial aid package N/A
Estimated annual cost $11,541 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Essex County College has a total enrollment of 5,730, with gender‑binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

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Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

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Campus info

map 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
phone N/A
address www.essex.edu/

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Essex County College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Essex County College?

Essex County College is located in Newark, nj.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Essex County College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at Essex County College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $23,082 .

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