Newark, NJ · Public 2-year college · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $5,192 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $9,141 | Published rate before aid |
| Books & supplies | $2,400 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $11,442 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $4,713 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $6,729 less than the sticker price — about 59% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NJCAA |
| Men’s varsity sports (3) | Track & Field (25), Soccer (21), Basketball (13) |
| Women’s varsity sports (3) | Track & Field (17), Soccer (16), Basketball (9) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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