Brookdale Community College
About Brookdale Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Brookdale Community College teaches on the Jersey Shore, from Lincroft and several other sites in Monmouth County. The social sciences and business are its largest programs, and its students transfer mostly into New Jersey universities.
Founded
1967
Location
Lincroft, New Jersey
Students
7,901
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
29.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,270
Out-of-state: $10,140
Avg Net Price
$11,231
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,379
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
$25
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
29.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.6%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$4.8K
Class Size
Medium
The 29.9% graduation rate is below average, but 69.6% 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
$6,270
In-State
$10,140
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,143
After Financial Aid
$11,231
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,052
Receive Grants
24.1%
Take Loans
7.2%
Tuition is $6,270/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,231.
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 Brookdale Community College fund their education.
While in School
24.1%
Get Grants
Free money
7.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$27,884
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0.1%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0.1% 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 Brookdale Community College.
Gender
53.1%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,901
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.5%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
18.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 48.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
7,901
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
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Brookdale Community College fields 7 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
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
180
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
63% / 37%
113
Men
67
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 Brookdale Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,379
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Social Sciences, General
$26K
321 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$33K
233 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$20K
201 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$81K
111 grads
1yr Earnings
Education, General
$19K
83 grads
1yr Earnings
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$27K
70 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $44K 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.