Bergen Community College
About Bergen Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Bergen Community College in Paramus is the largest community college in New Jersey and a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Nursing and allied health are its biggest programs, and it sits close enough to New York to send students in both directions.
Founded
1965
Location
Paramus, New Jersey
Students
10,557
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
20.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,913
Out-of-state: $9,294
Avg Net Price
$10,345
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,624
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
20.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
27.2%
$/Student
$6.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 20.7% graduation rate is below average, but 64% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,913
In-State
$9,294
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,184
After Financial Aid
$10,345
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$8,532
Receive Grants
34.8%
Take Loans
18.5%
Tuition is $4,913/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $10,345.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Bergen Community College fund their education.
While in School
34.8%
Get Grants
Free money
18.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,610
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Bergen Community College.
Gender
54%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
10,557
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
49.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
25.7%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 49.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 6% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
10,557
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Bergen Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 180 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
180
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
100
Men
80
Women
6
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Bergen Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,624
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$24K
1256 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$76K
88 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$72K
67 grads
1yr Earnings
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
$63K
38 grads
1yr Earnings
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
$41K
29 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
—
21 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $47K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.