Union County College

https://www.ucc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,280

0.0189% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,469

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

8,081

45.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.8%

433 Graduates

About

Union County College is a higher education institution located in Union County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Union County College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (367 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (296 degrees), and General Business (149 degrees).

In 2023, 1,462 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Union County College. 64.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (560 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (385 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Union County College is $5,280, which is $−2,973 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Union County College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 873 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Union County College is $5,280, which is $2,973 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,469.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending Union County College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,280

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Union County College was $5,280. The cost of tuition at Union County College is $−2,973 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Union County College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,469

2023 Value

0.946%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Union County College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,469. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Union County College grew by 0.946%.

This chart compares the average net price of Union County College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,678

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Union County College was of $12,678 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Union County College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Union County College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2022, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Union County College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Union County College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 873 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Union County College had a total enrollment of 8,081 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Union County College is 3,649 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,432. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Union County College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Union County College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.1% Hispanic or Latino, 28% Black or African American, 14.2% White, 4.17% Asian, 2.44% Two or More Races, 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Union County College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.6%) and Black or African American Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Union County College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,081 students. The full-time enrollment at Union County College is 3,649 and the part-time enrollment is 4,432. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Union County College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Union County College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Union County College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Union County College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Union County College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,727 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,263 enrolled students
White
1,146 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Union County College is 46.1% Hispanic or Latino, 28% Black or African American, 14.2% White, 4.17% Asian, 2.44% Two or More Races, 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 262 students (3.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 436 more women than men received degrees from Union County College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Union County College is hispanic or latino (560 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (385 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Union County College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (367 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (296 degrees) and General Business (149 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Union County College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (371 degrees awarded), Health (538 degrees), and Protective Services (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County College are Registered nurses (1,498,316 people), Other managers (288,535 people), Social workers, all other (211,740 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (208,056 people), and Medical & health services managers (195,379 people).

The most specialized majors at Union County College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (371 degrees awarded), Health (538 degrees), Protective Services (65 degrees), Communications (37 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Union County College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (371 degrees awarded), Health (538 degrees), Protective Services (65 degrees), Communications (37 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Union County College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
367 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
296 degrees awarded
General Business
149 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Union County College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 367 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Union County College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

513

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

949

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 513 degrees were awarded to men at Union County College, which is 0.541 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (949).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Union County College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Union County College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.508 times less than the 246 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Union County College in Registered Nursing, which is 6.79 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Union County College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Union County College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
560 degrees awarded
Black or African American
385 degrees awarded
White
279 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Union County College is hispanic or latino (560 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (385 degrees).

4.65% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
382 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
256 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Union County College is hispanic or latino female (382 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (256 degrees).

Operations

Union County College has an endowment valued at nearly $24.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 650k (2.66%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Union County College had a total salary expenditure of 94.9M. Union County College employs 40 Professors, 25 Associate professors and 10 Assistant professors. Most academics at Union County College are Female Professor (22), Male Professor (18), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Union County College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 134 employees, Service, with 54 employees, and Management with 50 employees.

Endowment

$24.5M

2023 Endowment

12.1%

growth from 2022

Union County College has an endowment valued at about $24.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Union County College grew 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Union County College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13.5M - Federal
$1.74M - State
$97.6k - Local

As of 2023, Union County College received $13.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.74M from state grants and contracts, and $97.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$34.5M

2023 Salaries

11.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Union County College paid a median of $34.5M in salaries, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($94.9M) and a 11.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.92% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.62M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Union County College paid a total of $7.62M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

134 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Union County College were Professor with 40 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Assistant professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Union County College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 134 employees, Service with 54 employees, and Management with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Union County College was Female Professor with 22 employees, Male Professor with 18 employees, and Female Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Union County College.

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