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Union County College
Union County College 1033 Springfield Ave Cranford, NJ 07016 Phone: (908) 709-7000
  • General Information
    About Union County College

    Union County College, in cooperation with other agencies, is dedicated to serving the higher educational needs of Union County. The College has an open admissions policy for both transfer and career programs and is dedicated to the fundamental values of public higher education. The oldest two-year, continuously operating, non-profit, degree-granting institution in New Jersey (1933), Union County College provides opportunities for higher education for people of diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds in a multi-campus setting. The College has four campuses, which are located in Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield and Scotch Plains. The Scotch Plains campus is operated in collaboration with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The College strives to promote in students a sense of responsibility for their own development and an understanding of their obligations as members of a democratic society. The College fosters in students the desire to learn, the ability to think clearly and express themselves effectively, the habit of analytical and reflective thought, and an awareness of themselves, their heritage, other cultures, and their environment.


    Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.

    Institution Type
    • 2-year, Public
    Special Learning Opportunities
    • ROTC (Air Force)
    • Teacher certification
    • Distance learning opportunities
    • Weekend/evening college
    Student Services
    • Remedial services
    • Academic/career counseling service
    • Employment services for students
    • Placement services for completers
    Credit Accepted
    • Dual credit
    • Credit for life experiences
    • Advanced placement (AP) credits
    Religious Affiliation
    • Not applicable
    Federal Aid
    • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
    Degrees/Certificates offered
    • Less than 1 year certificate
    • 1-2 years certificate
    • Associate's degree
    Campus Setting
    • Suburb: Large
    Disability Services Student
    • 3% or Less
  • Tuition & Fees
    09-10 Tuition & Fees $2,904
    Room & Board Charge $0
    Books & Supplies Cost $1,200
  • Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued
    Pell Grants $9,331,252
    Other Federal Grants $263,900
    Scholarships & Fellowships $14,129,239
    Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $9,461,451
    Average Grant Dollars Issued $1,800,530
    Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $7,064,620
  • Student Demographics
    Total Enrolled 17,087
    Native American 104
    Asian 690
    African American 3,471
    Hispanic 3,747
    Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 6,482
    Enrolled FullTime Graduates

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