Essex County College

303 University Ave, Newark, New Jersey 07102

2-year, Public City: Large

Key Statistics

6,790
Total Students
6,790
Undergraduates
24 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
No
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$9,523
Books & Supplies
$2,400

Living Arrangements

Off Campus
Food & Housing: $10,500
Other Expenses:
$4,266
With Family
Food & Housing: $5,250
Other Expenses:
$4,266

Total Annual Costs

In-State

$26,689
Off Campus
+12.8% from last year
$16,189
With Family
+16.2% from last year

Out-of-State

$26,689
Off Campus
+12.8% from last year
$16,189
With Family
+16.2% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
41%
Female
59%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
68%
25 and Over
32%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
87%
Out-of-State
0%
International
13%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
13%
Some Distance
33%
No Distance
54%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Asian
3%
Black or African American
44%
Hispanic/Latino
31%
White
6%
Two or more races
1%
Race/ethnicity unknown
5%
US Nonresident
10%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Weekend/evening college

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children

Contact Information

Phone
(973) 877-3000
Address
303 University Ave, Newark, New Jersey 07102
IPEDS ID
184481

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).