Essex County College — College Profile

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Location

Newark, NJ, 07102 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

EWR · Newark

3 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$12,506

Out-of-state COA

$16,614

Avg net price

$4,436

In-state tuition

$5,415

Out-of-state tuition

$9,523

Books & supplies

$2,400/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$3,792

$30–48k

$4,562

$48–75k

$6,135

$75–110k

$7,345

$110k+

$9,647

Admissions

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

20%

Consumer completion

22%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

24%

Transferred

28%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

46%

Median earnings (6yr)

$30,298

Median earnings (10yr)

$37,230

Student Body

Men 40%Women 60%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

47%

First-generation

57%

Median family income

$15,822

Independent students

42%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

25.0

Part-time students

48%

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

28%

Black

45%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

14%

Unknown

Institutional

Full-time faculty

100%

Avg faculty salary

$7,315/mo

Instructional spend/student