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Newark Colleges

Newark Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Newark

There are at least 7 colleges in Newark, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 35,840 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 27,749 full-time students, and a reported 3,169 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.

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

Newark QuickSchools™

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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, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate
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Newark Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Essex County College
303 University Ave
Newark, New Jersey 07102

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, kindergarten/preschool teaching, registered nursing, social services, accounting, criminal justice and police, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 10,995 students, 7,765 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, construction trades, chef training, computer and info science, medical billing, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 162 students, 162 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: medical secretary, clinical assistant, cardiovascular tech, medical billing, surgical tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 225 students, 173 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: computer and info science, electrical engineering, engineering technology, business management, architecture, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 8,288 students, 6,869 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,500 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-580. Math: 550-650. Writing: 470-570.
  • 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, accounting, law, finance, criminal justice and safety, registered nursing, biology, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 10,553 students, 8,173 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,269 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-560. Math: 500-600.
  • 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.

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, dentistry, public health, physical therapy, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 5,617 students, 4,607 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 400 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Belleville Colleges135,928157 
Bloomfield Colleges247,6832,056406
Elizabeth Colleges1120,568512 
Jersey City Colleges10240,05519,0321,060
South Orange Village Colleges116,9649,5742,300
Union Colleges454,40513,4841,465

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