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Public 2 Year

Union County College

Cranford, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

7,796
Union County College overview
Location Cranford, New Jersey
Online ucc.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Union County College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Union County College, a public two-year institution, operates its main campus in Cranford, New Jersey, with additional locations in Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Scotch Plains. Located 20 miles southwest of New York City, the Cranford campus features modern academic buildings spread across a suburban setting. Established in 1933 as Union County Junior College, it was New Jersey's first public community college and now serves as the county's primary provider of associate degrees and workforce development programs. The college maintains comprehensive transfer agreements with numerous four-year institutions and offers notable programs in nursing, business, engineering, and criminal justice. Students can access academic support services, computer labs, and a full-service library across all campus locations, though on-campus housing is not available.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$10,562
Costs for Union County College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,440
Other Fees$0
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $12,678
Budget for Other Expenses$5,414
Total One Year Cost$30,094

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Union County College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 32%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 31%
Business 16%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
Communication 3%

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Last updated February 24, 2024