Essex County College
Essex County College is one of the nineteen public 2-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in an urban area, in Newark.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,997 students attend the school. Every year 13% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Essex County College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,590, and fees were $1,200. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,590 and $1,200 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students8,997 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 8 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 17 miles radius of Essex County College
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Hudson County Community College
6 miles away |
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
9 miles away |
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Union County College
9 miles away |
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Passaic County Community College
12 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
13 miles away |
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CUNY Hostos Community College
14 miles away |
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Bergen Community College
15 miles away |
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Raritan Bay Medical Center
16 miles away |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
16 miles away |
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CUNY Kingsborough Community College
17 miles away |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 11/01/1990 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $127/credit | |
| In State Students | $253/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $253/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,715 | $11,385 | $11,385 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,890 | $17,710 | $17,710 |
| BSN | 125 | $15,875 | $31,625 | $31,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 77% of Essex County College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 74% | $4,562 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $186 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $2,277 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $3,565 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,468 |
$10,438
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,162 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,737 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,915 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,487 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
8,997
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,268
Women
3,729
Men
48%
Full-time
52%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
44% |
|
Hispanic |
26% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
|
White |
9% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
