Best Essex County Community Colleges (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 7,583 students in Essex County County, New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.

Top Ranked Essex County Community Colleges (2023)

College
Location
Students
Eastern International College-Belleville
Private for-profit
251 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-9051
| 234 students
Eastwick College-Nutley
Private for-profit
103 Park Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0600
| 455 students
Essex County College
Public
303 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 877-3000
| 6,360 students
Pillar College
Private not-for-profit
60 Park Place, Suite 701
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 803-5000
| 534 students
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Community Colleges in Essex County, NJ (Closed)

School
Location
Students
630 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Route 10
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 369-1360
| 427 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Essex County, NJ?
There are 4 community colleges serving 7,583 students in Essex County, NJ.
How diverse are community college in Essex County, NJ?
Essex County, NJ community college are approximately 88% minority students (majority Black).

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