For the 2025 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 11,655 students in Union County County, New Jersey.
The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 76% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
Community Colleges in Union County (2025)
College
Location
Students
Healthcare Training Institute
Private for-profit
1969 Morris Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-7711
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-7711
| 45 students
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools
Private not-for-profit
1200 Park Ave and Randolph Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07061
(908) 668-2400
Plainfield, NJ 07061
(908) 668-2400
| 637 students
1033 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-7000
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-7000
| 10,973 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Union County, NJ?
There are 3 community colleges serving 11,655 students in Union County, NJ.
What is community college acceptance rate in Union County, NJ?
The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 76% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Union County, NJ?
Community colleges in Union County, NJ have approximately 84% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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