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UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
CRANFORD, NJ . 2 Year 3.8
#1589 in Best Colleges in America
1033 SPRINGFIELD AVE CRANFORD, NJ 07016

Overview

Founded in 1933, Union College of Union County, NJ is the oldest public community college in New Jersey and is located in Cranford with campuses in Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Scotch Plains. The college offers more than 80 associate degree and certificate programs in the liberal arts, business, engineering, and nursing at a tuition rate of approximately $9,500. The school focuses on academic and career development and has an American Honors Program to help students successfully transfer to four-year colleges. In addition, UCNJ offers online courses and flexible study arrangements to meet the needs of a variety of students.

Rankings

  • 575

    #575 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 8

    #8 in Best Community Colleges in New Jersey

  • Best Community Colleges in America 575 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • B+Student Life
  • A Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    500 Graduates
  • Nursing
    333 Graduates
  • Business
    210 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    87 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    86 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    82 Graduates
  • Engineering
    75 Graduates
  • Communications
    48 Graduates
  • Human Services
    37 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    35 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    4
  • Online Associates Programs
    8
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,773
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    71%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    37%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,486 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    4,444
  • Undergrads Over 25
    39%
  • Pell Grant
    55%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division II

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