- ProfessorsB-
- ValueB-
- DiversityB+
- SafetyC+
- Student ExperienceD
- LocationB-
Essex County College is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division I
Athletic Conference
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Address
303 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102
Website
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
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Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—
Application Website
Cost
Net Price
$2,748/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
24:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 71%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.69 responses
- 54%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.67 responses
- 69%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.67 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Health Service Preparatory Studies
219 GraduatesSocial Sciences
130 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
127 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
123 GraduatesTeacher Education for Multiple Levels
114 GraduatesPolice and Criminal Science
84 GraduatesNursing
80 GraduatesAccounting
78 GraduatesBiology
65 GraduatesComputer Programming
42 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,799Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
34%
Pell Grant
77%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Day Care Services
Yes
- 49%
- of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.67 responses
- 52%
- of students highly rate the dining facilities.67 responses
- 57%
- of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.14 responses
After Essex County College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$31,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
9%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
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Essex County College Reviews
531 reviews
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When I first began at Essex County College, I was not really thrilled being there. But as time went by I observed how very dedicated and willing the professors are. They are very resourceful and caring, and most if not all are very willing to see you succeed. Best of all these professors are very highly qualified with masters and doctorate degrees. Unlike some of these charter schools, with some leaders and most teachers struggling with a bachelor's degree and thinking to themselves they are the 'World's Greatest'. thanks to those wonderful professors at Essex! I owe my educational success to you!
When I first entered Essex County College, I already had in my head that I would hate the school. After being there my first semester, I realized that it actually isn't such a bad school. Yes, the location may be a little scary for some people, but the people at the college are not. The professors are nice, and most of them even care about the students. You also save a lot of money going there instead of going straight to a University. I like how the college is run, and the academics there is very well. But, one thing I would change is the way some of the staff members interact with the students. Some of the staff members may be a little rude at times, but it doesn't hurt to crack a smile sometimes. Other than that, I would recommend ECC to a new college student who doesn't know what they are studying.
Essex County College is a great and affordable choice for those seeking higher education. Although Essex County College only offers 2-year associate degree programs, the education is still great. Many alumni and current students may not agree with my opinion. However if a student is serious about their own education, then the rewards are plentiful. To top it all off, Essex County College also offers full credit transfer ppon completion of an associate's degree to many nearby 4-year universities, such as Rutgers Newark and NJIT. Overall, Essex County College is a great 2-year college that offers a lot of "bang for your buck".