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A public two-year community college located in Newark, New Jersey, Essex County College offers an array of associate degree programs, professional and technical certificates, and non-degree and continuing education courses. Essex County College offers nearly 550 courses and more than 70 degree programs. Popular programs of study include architectural science, biotechnology, business administration, legal studies, chemical technology, computer aided drafting technology, African studies, mathematics, radiography, respiratory care, and technical studies.

Essex County College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Essex County College Admissions

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Essex County College has an open admissions policy, allowing most students who apply to be able to enroll in their chosen course of study. The typical application process includes an application fee, a completed application, proof of high school graduation or GED equivalency, and the completion of placement tests (if applicable).

The school recommends completion of a core high school curriculum prior to admission, but this is not required in all cases. Several of the school’s programs have their own unique admissions policies.

Students are also required to provide proof of current immunization, in keeping with New Jersey law. After enrollment, new students are required to complete a prescribed course of orientation sessions.

Essex County College Financial Aid

Students at Essex County College have access to an array of options designed to help reduce the costs of college attendance. A large percentage of the school’s student body benefits from financial aid, and the administration has initiated a number of assistance program designed to facilitate and expedite the financial aid process. After enrollment, the first step is completion of the standard FAFSA form and all required documentation. After this, several phases of assessment, documentation, and possible corrections will ensue. Finally, an award is made.

Common types of financial aid awarded to Essex County College students include federal Pell grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, work-study jobs, student loans, Tuition Aid Grants, Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) grants, The Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished & Urban Scholars Award, and the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship.

Essex County College Students

The student population at Essex County College is drawn from a diverse cross-section of age and demographic categories. While most students have matriculated soon after high school, there is also a sizeable population of adult, returning, and non-traditional students.

Campus life at Essex County College is active, with many different groups and events to choose from. Campus publications include the LIFELINE student handbook, the ECCO student newspaper, the ECCOLOG yearbook, and other special publications.

Students are also offered discount tickets to area activities and sports venues. Popular campus activities include student government, cultural groups, honor societies, service clubs, pre-professional associations, and faith-based organizations.

Essex County College Athletics

The Essex County College sports teams are known as the Wolverines. The college participates in the Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) and Region 19 of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

The Wolverines have achieved All-American rankings in soccer, track, and basketball.

Information Summary

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Newark, NJ 07102

Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population12,408 (12,408 urban / N/A rural)
Households4,607 (2.14 people per house)
Families1,989 (3.19 people per family)
Pop. — African American8,327
Pop. — Asian313
Pop. — Pacific Islander28
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native121
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)2,240
Pop. — Other1,844
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus

UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationMixed part/full-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingLarge two-year

General Characteristics

Highest offeringAssociate's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadNo
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationNo

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Essex County College?

Ranks 3736th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,100 $4,200 $4,200
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $732 $732 $732
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $88 $175 $175
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $4,032 $6,132 $6,132
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $10,736 $12,836 $12,836
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,193 $8,293 $8,293

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $2,532 trend  $2,832 $4,440 trend  $4,932 $4,440 trend  $4,932
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,200 trend  $1,200
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,543 trend  $4,543
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,161 trend  $2,161
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,161 trend  $2,161

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Essex County College use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsYes
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresN/A
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Essex County College accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NJCAA

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,115 1,035 pie   53%
State & Local Grant Aid $1,809 795 pie   41%
Institutional Grant Aid $1,739 106 pie   5%
Student Loan Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
Any financial aid type   1,062 pie   54%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Essex County College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
380474854
Black Non-Hispanic
1,9643,5345,498
Hispanic
7931,3062,099
Asian / Pacific Islander
172152324
American Indian / Alaskan Native
6915
White Non-Hispanic
5485791,127
Race Unknown
4036521,055
Total 4,266 6,706 10,972

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Essex County College.

  Men Women Total
38 86 124
53 63 116
4 107 111
15 81 96
19 70 89

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 11 26 13 1 5 6 62
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 1 1 2
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1 1
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 2 2 4
Art/Art Studies, General 1 3 1 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7 13 3 4 1 7 35
Business Administration and Management, General 21 40 18 3 23 11 116
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 1 1
Chemical Technology/Technician 2 2 1 1 6
Chemistry, General 1 1
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 2 1 3 6
Computer Programming, Specific Applications 2 2 4
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 3 2 2 1 1 9
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 1 1 2
Criminal Justice/Police Science 1 19 11 1 3 3 38
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 1 1 2
Dental Assisting/Assistant 2 2
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 1 4 4 1 10
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 2 1 1 2 6
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2 1 3
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician 1 1 1 3
Engineering, General 6 3 1 1 11
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 1 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1 8 1 1 11
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 1 11 3 3 4 22
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 3 45 33 2 14 14 111
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 1 2 1 4
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 13 1 1 1 16
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10 49 25 1 32 7 124
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 7 16 4 9 2 38
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 5 3 2 2 12
Mathematics, General 1 3 4
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 3 6 5 2 4 2 22
Music, General 1 1 1 2 5
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 14 46 5 13 9 9 96
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 1 3 1 1 6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 5 2 2 11
Physical Therapist Assistant 1 5 2 3 1 12
Social Sciences, General 5 59 8 1 12 4 89
Social Work 22 1 3 2 28
Total 108 413 161 40 1 125 93 941

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Essex County College Ranks 1003rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $60,905 ($68,580 male / $51,524 female)
Number of FT Faculty 160 (88 male / 72 female)
Number of PT Faculty N/A
FT Faculty Ratio N/A
Total Benefits $2,937,656
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Essex County College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public, community college located in Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County College was established in 1966 as the public, two-year, open access community college of Essex County, admitted its first students in temporary quarters in Downtown Newark in 1968, and moved to its current permanent site in the heart of the University Heights district of the city in 1976, and offers degree programs in Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs, and certificate programs.

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over 2 years ago

I would like to know how I can get a copy of my transcript. I attended Essex County College for 2 years but I was not able to get my degree, I still needed credits. I would like to know how many credits I need to get my degree. I had a good and bad experiences at Essex County College. I was told I should not forget where the college is. This shouldn't have anything to do with it.

over 2 years ago

In 1991-1992, I had attended a weekend course in the subject of low-pressure boilers paying an entrance fee of $20.00. At the completion of the course the students were given the New Jersey State low-pressure boiler examination, and upon receiving a passing grade on the exam you were then required to complete an application to apply for the low-pressure Black-Seal with the submission of a $35.00 money-order to the course instructor. I completed all of the above and never received my Black-Seal. I'm requesting an answer as to what became of my application, and the $35.00 money-order?