Union County College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Cranford, New Jersey, Union County College is a public, 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 Union County College 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.

Union County College 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 Union County College is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Union County College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,562

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,562

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

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Union County College received on average $3,773 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.

$3,773

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	686	55%	$2,655	$1,821,118
Other Federal Grant	768	62%	$3,009	$2,310,801
State Grant/Scholarships	540	43%	$1,539	$830,817
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	123	10%	$1,666	$204,869
Total Grant & Scholarships	887	71%	$3,773	$3,346,487

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Union County College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Union County College students is 34.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.7%.

34.3%

asian 37.5% 15 students
African American 27.9% 107 students
white 44.4% 102 students
unknown 34.0% 18 students
hispanic 34.6% 236 students
International Students 16.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 36.4% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Union County College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Union County College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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