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Essex County College, also known as ECC, is an accredited, coeducational, two-year, public, community college located in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Its main campus is located in Newark. ECC’s other facilities include the West Essex Campus, in West Caldwell, and other satellite centers around Essex County.
The college was established in 1966 as the public, two-year, open access Community College of Essex County. The college offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs and certificate programs. It enrolls more than 20,000 students each year.
The sports teams of ECC are nicknamed the Wolverines. They are members of the Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) and region 19 of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The sports teams participate in various sports including basketball, soccer, and indoor and outdoor track.
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Campus Location303 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102
USA
Main Tel: (973) 877-3000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Essex County College HighlightsWhere Essex County College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, business and management, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 865 | 30 | | < 1 year certificate | 76 | 12 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Essex County College was 10,995 in 2007 (7,765 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,932 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Essex County College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 114 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 25 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 4 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (5 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (181 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (122 awarded) - Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING (11 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (28 awarded) LAW (20 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (213 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (51 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
MEDICINE (22 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
MUSIC (5 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (134 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE (36 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (39 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (24 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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