by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Essex County College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Essex cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Essex County College ran about $8,966 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $7,742 | $1,224 | $8,966 |
Essex tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Essex County College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $8,966 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Essex County College is inexpensive when compared to the national average. Students do not receive any discounts for living in New Jersey.
The chart below shows how Essex compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Essex County College Financial Aid.
Essex tuition and fees have grown about 0.67% annually for the past five years. Tuition by 0.67%, and fees by 0.67%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $9,086 if the growth rate continues.
This means an estimated $18,233 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Essex, and $36,710 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Essex.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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