Essex County College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,966

Cost of attendance at Essex County College in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,966

Cost of attendance at Essex County College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Essex County College was $6,618. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Essex County College

Essex County College net price calculator

$6,618

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average	$14,691
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Essex County College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,618	$173 (3%)	$5,948	$6,655	$7,717	$9,897
2021	$6,445	$3,791 (37%)	$7,319	$7,812	$10,056	$11,991	$12,423
2020	$10,236	$773 (8%)	$11,166	$11,636	$13,258	$14,970
2019	$9,463	$975 (9%)	$10,503	$10,183	$11,402	$11,273
2018	$10,438	$569 (6%)	$11,162	$11,737	$12,915	$13,487
2017	$9,869	$722 (8%)	$10,679	$11,014	$12,866	$13,658
2016	$9,147	$107 (1%)	$10,175	$10,708	$12,391	$13,101
2015	$9,254	$26	$9,896	$10,535	$12,088	$12,913
2014	$9,280	--	$10,139	$10,908	$12,755	$13,471

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Essex County College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,038	$176	$8,966	$10,672	$2,400
2021	$21,862	No change	$8,790	$10,672	$2,400
2020	$21,862	$4,964 (19%)	$8,790	$10,672	$2,400
2019	$26,826	No change	$8,790	$15,636	$2,400
2018	$26,826	$420 (2%)	$8,790	$15,636	$2,400
2017	$26,406	$195	$8,370	$15,636	$2,400
2016	$26,211	$1,280 (5%)	$8,175	$15,636	$2,400
2015	$24,931	$210	$7,695	$15,636	$1,600
2014	$24,721	$748 (3%)	$7,485	$15,636	$1,600
2013	$23,973	--	$6,737	$15,636	$1,600

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Essex County College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Essex County College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $2,214

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,214
How much is Essex County College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Essex County College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Essex County College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$258	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$258	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Essex County College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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