UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey (UCNJ)
Public two-year college in Cranford, NJ that costs an average of $6,626 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,626
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,869
PublicLarge suburb7,939 undergraduates
Cost of UCNJ
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,996 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,390 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,260 |
| Books and supplies | $1,080 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,626 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,985 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,634 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,024 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,786 |
| $110,001+ | $12,883 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UCNJ's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 66% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,122 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,869 |
| Rank in New Jersey (earnings) | 18th of 24 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 47% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.1% |
Majors and programs at UCNJ
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 99 | $62,678 | $11,577 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 3 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 2 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 35 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 5 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 96 | $95,983 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 615 | $93,788 | $14,750 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 44 | $54,791 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 244 | $40,260 | $9,926 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 54 | $40,067 | — |
| Computer Science | 77 | $39,826 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 109 | $38,433 | — |
| Human Services | 55 | $37,566 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 285 | $35,243 | $6,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 718 | $32,283 | $7,736 |
| Engineering | 114 | $31,147 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 72 | $27,517 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 27 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 13 | — | — |
| Biology | 48 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 58 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 13 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | — | — |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 10 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 6 | — | — |
| History | 12 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 11 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 16 | — | — |
| Marketing | 19 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 11 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 38 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Jersey
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Community College | Lincroft | $11,178 | — | $52,151 |
| Middlesex College | Edison | $4,122 | — | $51,345 |
| Camden County College | Blackwood | $2,974 | — | $43,903 |
| Hudson County Community College | Jersey City | $6,999 | — | $41,407 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel | $7,766 | — | $48,107 |
| Bergen Community College | Paramus | $10,042 | — | $52,092 |
| Essex County College | Newark | $6,242 | — | $43,365 |
| Ocean County College | Toms River | $17,153 | — | $49,461 |
About UCNJ
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Cranford, NJ |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 7,939 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | ucc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does UCNJ cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,996 a year (tuition and fees: $5,390 in-state, $10,260 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,626 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,985.
How much do UCNJ graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,869 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 24 similar colleges in New Jersey.
What is UCNJ's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.