Best Care College

68 South Harrison
East Orange, NJ 07018
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Best Care College serves 44 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 65%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Best Care College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Best Care College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
8 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
12

Student Body

The student population of Best Care College has declined by 68% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Best Care College diversity score of 0.08 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
44 students
1,147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
44 students
577 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
98 students
404 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
44 students
565 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
96%
17%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
40%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
83%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Best Care College's ranking?
Best Care College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Essex County, NJ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Essex County, NJ is Pillar College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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