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Essex County College is a public community college located in Newark, New Jersey, serving Essex County and the greater northern New Jersey region. Founded in 1966, ECC enrolls approximately 9,200 students and offers associate degree and certificate programs in liberal arts, business, health sciences, technology, and culinary arts. Located in New Jersey's largest city, ECC has a deeply urban mission, serving a predominantly minority student body of first-generation college students, adult learners, and career-changers seeking upward mobility. The college's international student population represents more than 5% of total enrollment, reflecting Newark's extraordinary cultural diversity. ECC provides a strong academic pathway through its transfer agreements with New Jersey four-year institutions and its workforce development programs aligned with Essex County's healthcare and technology sectors.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$6156
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,523
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
