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Eastern International College-Jersey City

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 40%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, Eastern International College-Jersey City is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Eastern International College-Jersey City is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Eastern International College-Jersey City is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Eastern International College-Jersey City is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at Eastern International College-Jersey City is 40% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Eastern International College-Jersey City do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,046

Cost of attendance at Eastern International College-Jersey City in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average $14,503
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,046

Cost of attendance at Eastern International College-Jersey City in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average $25,443
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Eastern International College-Jersey City received on average $7,413 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,413
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 53 85% $3,942 $208,926
Other Federal Grant 53 85% $4,292 $227,476
State Grant/Scholarships 41 66% $4,234 $173,594
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 19 31% $350 $6,650
Total Grant & Scholarships 55 89% $7,413 $407,720

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern International College-Jersey City students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern International College-Jersey City students is 41.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

41.1%

  • African American 18.2% 2 students
  • white 75.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 41.2% 14 students

Service Offerings

Eastern International College-Jersey City provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern International College-Jersey City offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families