07306 Community Colleges
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 top community colleges in 07306, Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 8,342 students.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is less than the state average of 34:1.
07306, NJ Community Colleges (2020)
- College Location Students
- Eastern International College-Jersey CityPrivate, for profit684 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)216-9901n/astudents - 70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)714-7100 8,342 students
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