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Essex County College
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Essex County College Academics
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
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
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,032 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
39 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
50% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
10,972 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Newark, NJ 07102
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,408 (12,408 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 4,607 (2.14 people per house) |
| Families | 1,989 (3.19 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 8,327 |
| Pop. — Asian | 313 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 28 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 121 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,240 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,844 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
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  $2,832 |
$4,440  $4,932 |
$4,440  $4,932 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,543  $4,543 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,161  $2,161 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,161  $2,161 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Essex County College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Essex County College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/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 |  53% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,809 | 795 |  41% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,739 | 106 |  5% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,062 |  54% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Essex County College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 380 | 474 | 854 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,964 | 3,534 | 5,498 |
Hispanic | 793 | 1,306 | 2,099 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 172 | 152 | 324 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 6 | 9 | 15 |
White Non-Hispanic | 548 | 579 | 1,127 |
Race Unknown | 403 | 652 | 1,055 |
| 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?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Essex County College Ranks 1003rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Essex County College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
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
Kai 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.
over 2 years ago
Dwyane 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?