Union County College was established in 1933 and is situated in Union County, New Jersey. It is a coeducational, accredited, two-year community college. The main campus, Cranford Campus, is set on nearly 48 acres of land. Union County College has other campuses in:
Union County College enrolls over 10,000 part-time and full time students. The college offers more than 90 programs and degrees in various branches of arts, science, and applied science.
Union County College’s sports teams are nicknamed the Owls. The college has soccer, baseball, volleyball, and basketball teams. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Students attend Union County College in Cranford, NJ, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Union County College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, media, and business and management.
Applicants to Union County College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Union County College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 11,672 students at the school (as of 2007). Union County College has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Union County College
1033 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016-1599
General Phone: (908) 709-7000
http://www.ucc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 244 | liberal arts and sciences, language translation, sign language translation, American Sign Language |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 177 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 127 | business, business management, accounting technology, marketing, call center operation |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 48 | radiographer, nuclear medical tech, dental hygienist, health service and sciences |
| Media | 28 | mass communication, animation and special effects, advertising |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | physical therapist assistant |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Engineering | 15 | engineering |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech, manufacturing tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 10 | electrolysis tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | information technology, computer science, webmastering |
| Hospitality | 2 | restaurant and food services management |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | rehabilitation |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for Union County College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 705 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 10 |
In 2007, Union County College had a total enrollment of 11,672 students (7,504 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Unknown | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 97% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cranford, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Union County College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 264300)
Union County College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 57 | 76 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $95,146 | 29 | $92,836 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $79,708 | 37 | $74,823 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $59,762 | 17 | $57,174 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $47,572 | 16 | $46,388 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $78,498 | 99 | $72,473 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Basketball | 0 | 12 | 12 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA
Advertising
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Union County College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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