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Union County College Tuition and Fees

Union County College is a public university located in Cranford, NJ. The foundation of Union County College was laid down in the year 1933. Across all the courses offered at Union County College, the enrolment stands at 9,181. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 417 faculty. Around 60% of the students are 24 and under at Union County College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at UCC, around 62% of the students are females and 38% are males. In

$10,280

Tuition

N/A

Cost of Attendance

$3,268

Net Price

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Union County College Tuition and Fees

Union County College is known for offering a wide range of programs in a variety of streams, providing quality education to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most colleges, the cost of education at UCC is quite low. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the college adds up to about $10,562, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. While books and supplies cost $1,416, the charges for other expenses stand at $4,190.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$10,280	$10,280
Book & Supplies	$1,416	$1,416
Room & Board cost	NA	NA
Other Expenses	NA	NA
Total Cost of Attendance	NA	NA

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. What's more, at Union County College, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $10,562 in a year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,416 for books and supplies, $7,316 toward room and boarding, and $4,190 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the college adds up to around $23,484 per year. At UCC, the tuition and fees, which are the same for both in-state and out-state students, come out to be around $10,562.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$3,268

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$2,484

$30,001 to $48,000

$3,337

$48,001 to $75,000

$5,573

$75,001 to $110,000

$8,175

$110,000+

$8,930

The net cost of attending Union County College – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At UCC, the average net price is estimated to be around $6,493. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $8,409, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $6,129. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $8,723 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $11,561 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $12,448 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$13,494

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$140

Total interest paid

$3,311

Sum of Loan Payments

$16,805

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Union County College here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $13,494 for example. This will result in a $1,680 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $16,805 which is $3,311 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$10,280	$10,280
Room & Board Cost	N/A	N/A
Total Tuition & Fees	N/A	N/A

At Union County College, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $10,562 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $7,316 towards room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at UCC adds up to $23,484.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	N/A
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$417

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Union County College varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. At UCC, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $81. Union County College also offers a wide range of online programs across 41 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	N/A	$7,316
Other Expense	N/A	$4,190
Book & Supplies	$1,416	$1,416

As far as the housing and related charges are concerned, the off-campus housing facilities will cost students $11,506 per year. However, it should be noted that on-campus lodging facilities are not available at the college. Moreover, off-campus candidates will have to pay an amount of $7,316 toward room and boarding charges. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,416. Apart from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $4,190 for students who live off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

N/A

Off Campus

$7,316

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

N/A

Off Campus

$4,190

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,416

Off Campus

$1,416

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Associate	$9,660	$161
Certificate	NA	$161
Certificate	NA	$161

Union County College offers 17 online programs across 5 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at UCC are projected to cost around $118,545 as per official data. To note, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $6,493 for 2018-2019, $3,268 for 2017-2018, and $3,404 for 2016-2017.

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