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Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College
PARAMUS, NJ . 2 Year 3.8
#1425 in Best Colleges in America
400 PARAMUS RD PARAMUS, NJ 07652

Overview

Bergen Community College (BCC) is the largest public two-year community college in New Jersey, USA, established in 1965 and located in Paramus, approximately 20 miles from New York City. BCC has campuses in Paramus, Hackensack, and Lindhurst, offering over 130 associate degree and certificate programs across fields such as liberal arts, science, health professions, business, and technology. The college follows an open admissions policy, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 20:1. Tuition fees are affordable, making it an ideal choice for students seeking to save on tuition costs or transfer to a four-year university. BCC's health professions programs, such as nursing and dental hygiene, are highly regarded both within and outside the state. Additionally, the college offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including over 60 student clubs and 13 intercollegiate sports teams. As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving institution, BCC is committed to providing support and opportunities for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Rankings

  • 496

    #496 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 4

    #4 in Best Community Colleges in New Jersey

  • Best Community Colleges in America 496 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • C+Value
  • A Diversity
  • ASafety
  • A Student Life
  • ALocation

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,876 Graduates
  • Nursing
    121 Graduates
  • Dental Hygiene
    38 Graduates
  • Radiation Therapy
    36 Graduates
  • Network, Database, and System Administration
    29 Graduates
  • Respiratory Care Therapy
    29 Graduates
  • Veterinary Technician and Assistant
    27 Graduates
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
    20 Graduates
  • Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
    15 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    14 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,038
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    66%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    28%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,748 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    5,052
  • Undergrads Over 25
    28%
  • Pell Grant
    47%
  • Varsity Athletes
    2%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division III

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