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.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Essex County College.
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.
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.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Essex County College 4508th for the average student loan amount.
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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.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Essex County College?
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.
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over 2 years agoMarie A Diaz-Cervo angiediazcervo ((at)) gmail dot com
I gratuated with an associate degree from Essex County College and my experiences were great there. The college was a life change for me because I went to become a Radiology Technologist and worked in that field for ten years then I co-found DiCervo's Karate & Kickboxing now know as Kingdom Karate World Group with my spouse that has been operated since 1996. I also wrote a book name My Grateful Book by Dorrance Publishing. I am forever grateful to get my start at Essex County College.
almost 5 years agoKai D. Kline christ0251 ((at)) peoplepc dot com
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.
almost 5 years agoDwyane Allen rpro44 ((at)) verizen dot net
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?
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angiediazcervo ((at)) gmail dot com
I gratuated with an associate degree from Essex County College and my experiences were great there. The college was a life change for me because I went to become a Radiology Technologist and worked in that field for ten years then I co-found DiCervo's Karate & Kickboxing now know as Kingdom Karate World Group with my spouse that has been operated since 1996. I also wrote a book name My Grateful Book by Dorrance Publishing. I am forever grateful to get my start at Essex County College.