Union County College
Union County College (UCC) is located in Cranford, New Jersey. UCC was established way back in 1933 and it currently serves over 11,000 students. This school offers students more than 80 different academic programs, many of which can transfer over to larger four-year universities. Many students take advantage of this to save money while working on their first two years of college. Students can earn a large number of different associate’s degrees and will also be able to pursue various certificate opportunities. The school also has several distance education classes that are offered online for the convenience of the students.
The UCC nursing program is going to offer students a thorough path to pursue an associate’s degree in nursing. This is a fully accredited program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and s fully approved by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as well. The curriculum is designed to give students the best possible knowledge base to become skilled nurses including different practical experiences as well as instruction and lectures. There is also a special track for LPNs who are looking to transition into becoming RNs.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students9,711 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio24:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 267 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 83 |
Compare Schools
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Essex County College
9 miles away |
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Raritan Bay Medical Center
11 miles away |
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Middlesex County College
12 miles away |
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Hudson County Community College
14 miles away |
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
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County College of Morris
19 miles away |
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Passaic County Community College
19 miles away |
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Raritan Valley Community College
20 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
21 miles away |
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CUNY Kingsborough Community College
21 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1957 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/2006 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost 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 | $191/credit | |
| In State Students | $382/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $382/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 | $8,595 | $17,190 | $17,190 |
| ADN | 70 | $13,370 | $26,740 | $26,740 |
| BSN | 125 | $23,875 | $47,750 | $47,750 |
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, 70% of Union 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 | 58% | $4,590 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $275 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $2,310 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $1,552 |
| Federal Student Loans | 11% | $4,376 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $6,062 |
$3,404
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,497 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,186 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,742 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,982 |
| Over $110,000$7,904 |
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Student Population
9,711
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,943
Women
3,768
Men
44%
Full-time
56%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
35% |
|
Black/African American |
27% |
|
White |
18% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
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.
