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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
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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



