Eastern International College-Jersey City

684 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Eastern International College-Jersey City serves 369 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 93%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Eastern International College-Jersey City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
52

Student Body

The student population of Eastern International College-Jersey City has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Eastern International College-Jersey City diversity score of 0.77 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
369 students
1,382 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
251 students
567 students
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# Part-Time Students
118 students
815 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
175 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
251 students
567 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
118 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
18%
4%
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% Asian
29%
15%
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% Hispanic
2%
7%
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% Black
23%
22%
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% White
1%
7%
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% Hawaiian
25%
34%
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% Two or more races
1%
8%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
Diversity Score
0.77
0.79
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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)
0.4107%
0.4107%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern International College-Jersey City's ranking?
Eastern International College-Jersey City ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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 (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 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 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is Assumption College for Sisters. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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