Essex County College

Department of Nursing

Essex County College is a Public institution with a campus in Newark, New Jersey. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The Newark, New Jersey campus for Essex County College is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 6,466. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,141, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $9,141 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • LPN to Registered Nurse Program (LPN to RN)

Visit the Essex County College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in New Jersey periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for New Jersey will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:6,466
Student-to-faculty ratio:24-to-1
In-district tuition & fees:$5,192
In-state tuition & fees:$9,141
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$9,141
Percent on financial aid:99%
Campus housing:yes
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 39%
Female 61%
Full-Time 46%
Part-Time 54%
Undergraduate 100%
Graduate 0%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Essex County College. You can also see the Essex County College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey

  • Address: 303 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102
  • Phone Number: 973-877-3000

Essex County College students, employees, and website visitors may notify us of a correction using our contact us page. When submitting corrections, please include a website URL where we can verify the nursing school information.

Last updated: July 23, 2024

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