Essex County College
Newark, NJ
Essex County College is a community college located in Newark, NJ, serving approximately 5,643 students. It has an open admissions policy.
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Tuition
$5,346
Acceptance
100%
Students
5,643
Type
Community College
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,346
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,318
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,233
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,729
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
21%
Freshman Retention
58%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,643
Undergrads
5,643
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
97
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
24
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.06
Property Rate / 1,000
2.3
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Newark
Violent Rate / 100k
285
Property Rate / 100k
1,725
Location
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Newark, NJ 07102