Overview

Essex County College is a 2-year institution located in Newark, NJ, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ  07102
United States

Contact Ms. Marva Mack
Director of Admissions
Phone: 973-877-3119
Fax: 973-623-6449

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Communications Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Network And System Administration/administrator
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational/instructional Technology
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Energy Systems Technology/technician
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Physical Therapy Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,757

Applied

7,757

Accepted

6,466

Enrolled

Applying

30

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Immunization form, Placement Testing

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	September 3rd	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,573

In-state

6,573

Out-of-state

3,286

In-district

Fees

1,052

Full-time student fees

Student Body

6,466

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

1%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	27.63%
Black or African American	47.28%
White or Caucasian	5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	2.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	1.61%
Other	4.17%

Gender

Male (39.28%)

Female (60.72%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Fashion Entertainment Board, Phi Theta Kappa, Latin Student Union, DECA and Black Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No
Cross-country Running	No
Soccer	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No		No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No
Cross-country Running	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No		No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No