Essex County College

Essex Overview

Essex County College (Essex) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Newark, NJ. It is classified as suburban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The Essex's tuition & fees is $9,523 for New Jersey residents and $9,523 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 55% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,945.

The school has a total enrollment of 7,026 and the students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1 (3.85%).

Essex County College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Essex County College is $9,523 for in-state students and $9,523 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,733 for New Jersey residents and $9,733 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,523	$9,523

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,733	$9,733

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	20%
Transfer-out Rate	12%
Retention Rate	56%(full-time), 39% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	3.85% (26 to 1)
Student Population »	7,026 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,945

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Essex County College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Essex
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 7102
Phone	973-877-3000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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Essex County College

Essex Overview

2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

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Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Essex County College Directory Information

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