Eastern International College-Jersey City

684 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Eastern International College-Jersey City serves 292 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Eastern International College-Jersey City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Eastern International College-Jersey City
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
34 staff
439 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
3
52

Student Body

The student population of Eastern International College-Jersey City has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Eastern International College-Jersey City diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
292 students
4,639 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
173 students
1,960 students
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# Part-Time Students
119 students
2,679 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Eastern International College-Jersey City.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
175 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
173 students
1,960 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
119 students
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
14%
6%
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% Hispanic
34%
25%
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% Black
21%
13%
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% White
22%
44%
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% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.77
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
20%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Eastern International College-Jersey City and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.33%
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$36,100
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
77%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$26,188
$11,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Eastern International College-Jersey City and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,100
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Eastern International College-Jersey City and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern International College-Jersey City's ranking?
Eastern International College-Jersey City ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Eastern International College-Jersey City located?
Eastern International College-Jersey City is located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Journal Square.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is Eastern International College-Jersey City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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