Berkeley College

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Berkeley College provides an all-encompassing educational experience designed to develop professional competencies and awareness for business careers and to provide the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of our culture necessary to meet the demands of our ever-changing society....

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School Overview:

  • Berkeley College
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County Passaic County, NJ -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Private, for profit Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,325 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 404 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 2,729 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 127 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 95% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 56% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,250 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 64% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $6,015 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 84% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $3,426 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 77% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $5,390 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Established in 1931, Berkeley College is a coeducational college specializing in business. With six locations in New York and New Jersey, USA, and students from 29 states and 88 foreign countries, Berkeley is widely recognized for its academic excellence.
  • From the initial class of 50 students to the current combined student body of more than 5,000, growth continues at Berkeley College. Today, Berkeley College is convenient and accessible at six locations in New York and New Jersey, and plans to welcome incoming students to its newest campus in Newark, NJ in 2006. Additionally, Berkeley College's unique online learning program continues to expand as a popular alternative to the traditional classroom learning environment.
  • The Garret Mountain campus in the West Paterson–Little Falls area of New Jersey occupies a lush, green setting atop Garret Mountain. With an idyllic view of a reservoir and surrounding suburbs, more than 1,200 day and evening students enjoy studying and relaxing on the beautiful grounds when classes are not in session.
  • The main academic building is a modern, three-wing brick structure, which accommodates faculty and administrative offices; a library; attractively furnished, air-conditioned classrooms; as well as three computer classrooms with 80 computers. Adjacent to the Academic Center is a multi-level building which contains general purpose and computer classrooms and labs with more than 80 additional computers.
  • Through Berkeley's recreational programs, students are able to participate in intramural and intercollegiate sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and softball, as well as participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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