Newark Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Newark Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Newark, New Jersey

There are at least 8 colleges in Newark, listed and described below. These schools represent 35,840 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 26,590 full-time students, and a reported 3,181 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Newark; see particularly Jersey City colleges.

The largest schools here include Essex County College, Rutgers University-Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New Jersey Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Newark.

Featured Colleges in Newark (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Berkeley College
Newark, New Jersey

Berkeley College (BC) offers many different programs in the business field, with campuses in New York, New Jersey, and online.

Programs: Business And Management, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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Newark Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Essex County College
303 University Ave
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, teacher ed, business management, registered nursing, social services, accounting, criminal justice and police, social work.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 10,995 students, 8,376 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

New Community Workforce Development Center
201 Bergen St
Newark, New Jersey 07103

Programs: licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, chef training, property management.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 162 students, 117 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Newark with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

New Jersey Institute of Technology
University Heights
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: computer and info science, electrical engineering, information science, architecture, engineering technology, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 8,288 students, 6,691 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,450 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-590. Math: 550-650. Writing: 480-580.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Rutgers University-Newark
249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, accounting, criminal justice and safety, finance, registered nursing, biology, psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 10,553 students, 8,530 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,269 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-560. Math: 490-600. Writing: 470-570.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Star Technical Institute-Newark
550 Broad Street 3rd Floor
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Programs: medical secretary, clinical assistant, cardiovascular tech, surgical tech, medical billing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 225 students, 297 full-time equivalent.

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
65 Bergen Street, Room 1441
Newark, New Jersey 07101-1709

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing science, medicine, clinical and medical lab science, osteopathic medicine, public health, dentistry, physical therapy, rehabilitation.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 5,617 students, 2,579 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 462 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Belleville Colleges	1	35,928	157
Bloomfield Colleges	2	47,683	2,056	439
Elizabeth Colleges	1	120,568	512
Jersey City Colleges	10	240,055	19,032	1,098
Montclair Colleges	3	38,977	16,936	6,940
Union Colleges	4	54,405	13,484	1,388

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