Eastern International College-Jersey City

School Highlights

Eastern International College-Jersey City serves 681 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 65%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Eastern International College-Jersey City
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
34 staff
439 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
3
39

Student Body

The student population of Eastern International College-Jersey City has grown by 102% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Eastern International College-Jersey City diversity score of 0.75 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
681 students
1,067 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
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# Full-Time Students
496 students
699 students
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# Part-Time Students
185 students
1,319 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Eastern International College-Jersey City.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
681 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
496 students
699 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
185 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
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% Asian
10%
8%
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% Hispanic
33%
26%
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% Black
32%
15%
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% White
16%
35%
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% Hawaiian
3%
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.75
0.77
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
20%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.42%
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$36,100
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$26,188
$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,100
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

In what neighborhood is Eastern International College-Jersey City located?
Eastern International College-Jersey City is located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Journal Square.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,470 per year for in-state students and $7,575 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is Warren County Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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