Essex County College
Nursing and Health Sciences Division
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 6,790. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,523, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $9,523 for the most recent reporting period.
Nursing Programs
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing (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
| Description | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Student population: | 6,790 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio: | 24-to-1 |
| In-district tuition & fees: | $5,415 |
| In-state tuition & fees: | $9,523 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees: | $9,523 |
| Percent on financial aid: | 88% |
| Campus housing: | no |
| Open admissions policy: | yes |
Student Profile
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.
- Address: 303 University Ave, 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: September 19, 2025