Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,346 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,318 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,821 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,622 | State avg: $17,613. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 50.87% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Essex County College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$9,318
Books and supplies
$2,400
Fees and remainder
$103
Sticker price
$11,821
Average net price
$4,622
Average aid coverage
61%
$7,199 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Essex County College pays approximately $4,622 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New Jersey average of $17,613 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Essex County College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Jersey and national averages.
Essex County College net price
$4,622
New Jersey average
$17,613
National average
$17,506
Essex County College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,318 and average net price at $4,622. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$9,318
Current net price
$4,622
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Essex County College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$37,230
Undergraduates
5,643
10-Year Median Earnings - Essex County College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Essex County College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Essex County College?
Undergraduates
5,643
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
50.87%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 50.87% of Essex County College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Essex County College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Essex County College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Essex County College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Essex County College is listed at 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Essex County College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County College | Not available | $9,318 | $4,622 | $37,230 |
| Princeton University | 4.50% | $59,710 | $10,555 | $110,066 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | 43.44% | $60,952 | $40,468 | $108,772 |
| Chamberlain University-New Jersey | 90.00% | $20,462 | $36,438 | $92,405 |
| Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing | 25.00% | $23,489 | $21,187 | $87,408 |
Similar Schools in Newark
This local cluster focuses on nearby Newark schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Newark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Essex County College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Essex County College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Essex County College tuition?
Essex County College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,318.
What is Essex County College's average net price?
Essex County College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,622.
What is Essex County College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $37,230 for Essex County College.
Is Essex County College accredited?
Essex County College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Essex County College?
The local dataset lists 5,643 undergraduate students at Essex County College.
What percentage of Essex County College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Essex County College in the local dataset is 50.87%.
What is the federal loan rate at Essex County College?
The federal loan rate for Essex County College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Essex County College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Essex County College or the latest official federal education data.