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Bergen Community College

400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652-1595

Tel: (201)447-7200

Public | 17,198 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Bergen Community College serves 17,198 students (58% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body.
Bergen Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Bergen County, NJ.

The nearest community college is Berkeley College (West Paterson) (6.0 miles away).

School Overview:	Bergen Community College	Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	568 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	17,198 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:30	1:21
# Full-Time Students	9,982 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	7,216 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%
% Asian	12%	2%
% Hawaiian	-	1%
% Hispanic	30%	6%
% Black	7%	15%
% White	50%	62%
% Two or more races	-	2%

Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$6,846	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$7,134	$8,679

Tuition	$133 per credit

School Notes:

Founded in 1965, Bergen Community College enrolls more than 14,000 students in Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs, and certificate programs. More than 10,000 students are enrolled in non-credit, professional development courses through the Division of Continuing Education. The Philip J. Ciarco Learning Center, at 355 Main Street, Hackensack, offers adult basic skills, English as a Second Language, non-credit, and credit courses.
Bergen Community College is a public two-year coeducational college, enrolling more than 14,000 students in degree and certificate programs. The academic programs are classified as transfer or career programs. Bergen Community College programs prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, or for immediate entry into a career. Since its inception, Bergen has offered open admissions, small classes, affordable tuition, dedicated faculty, outstanding student services, flexible scheduling, and a student centered campus.
Bergen Community College is a vibrant educational community that is committed to serving Bergen County by providing rare opportunities for people of all ages to discover their talents and to realize their potential. The opening of our new Technology Education Center gave us the opportunity to showcase state-of-the-art facilities and programs to high school students and administrators, community residents, and our own faculty and students, who take great pride in the College�s achievements. Our shared dream is that our students and alumni will continue to reach new goals as they become valuable members of our community.
Bergen Community College also offers Certificate Programs and Certificates of Achievement which award recognition to students who successfully complete a program of specialized courses in a specific discipline.
Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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