UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey
About UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Union College of Union County teaches in Cranford and is the oldest community college in New Jersey, opened in 1933. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1933
Location
Cranford, New Jersey
Students
7,939
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,280
Out-of-state: $9,500
Avg Net Price
$8,257
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,595
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$10
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
35.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
65.8%
Transfer Out
11%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$7.4K
Class Size
Large
The 35.4% graduation rate is below average, but 65.8% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,280
In-State
$9,500
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,080
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,569
After Financial Aid
$8,257
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,880
Receive Grants
43.4%
Take Loans
6.6%
Tuition is $5,280/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,257.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey fund their education.
While in School
43.4%
Get Grants
Free money
6.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,441
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$15,091
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$160/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 6.6% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $15,091. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey.
Gender
62.3%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,939
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.7%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
36%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 53.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
7,939
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey fields 7 varsity teams with 186 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
186
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
128
Men
58
Women
7
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jerseyearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,595
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
367 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$83K
296 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$27K
149 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$42K
131 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$31K
59 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
$28K
56 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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