by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Essex County College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Essex County College came in at $9,523 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,307; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,216 |
| Fees | $1,307 |
| Total | $9,523 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Essex County College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Essex County College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Essex County College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Essex County College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Essex County College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,742 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,897 |
| One Year Ago | $8,054 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,216 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Essex has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 2.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $9,714 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.03%, so cost a year out lands around $9,716.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,716 |
| In 2 Years | $9,913 |
| In 3 Years | $10,114 |
| In 4 Years | $10,319 |
| In 5 Years | $10,528 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $40,062.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Essex County College, see the Essex County College Financial Aid page.
