Essex County College

Essex County College is a public two-year institution located in Newark, New Jersey's largest city, with a branch campus in West Caldwell. The main campus consists of several interconnected buildings in Newark's University Heights district, positioned near other higher education institutions including Rutgers University-Newark and New Jersey Institute of Technology. Established in 1966, the college serves Essex County's diverse urban population with comprehensive academic and workforce development programs. The college offers more than 50 associate degree and certificate programs, with strong emphasis on nursing, business administration, and computer information systems. The Newark campus features modern laboratory facilities, a gymnasium, and learning resource center, while providing direct access to public transportation and major highways.

Essex County College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.