Brookdale Community College

765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ, 07738-1597 - View a map of this school Map

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Brookdale Community College is a comprehensive, public community college providing affordable, open access for all individuals to a wide variety of high-quality associate degree and certificate programs, and coursework, for both transfer and vocational entry opportunities....

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  • Brookdale Community College
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County Monmouth County, NJ -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 7,366 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 6,379 students 1,443 students
Total Enrollment 13,745 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 39% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 22% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,120 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 22% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,216 $1,275
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,336 $1,147
% Students Receiving Loans 17% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,759 $3,143

School Notes:

  • Brookdale Community College, located in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, is an excellent resource for residents of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The College offers associate (2-year) degrees in over 50 programs, plus noncredit classes in many areas of personal and professional interest.
  • The College was founded in 1967 and is sponsored by the citizens of Monmouth County through the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Brookdale also operates various education sites around Monmouth County. These higher education centers offer local access to Brookdale`s credit and noncredit programs and services, as well as contributing to the economic growth of Monmouth County.
  • In the 30+ years since Brookdale opened its doors, both the College and the County have grown tremendously. The 220-acre main campus in Lincroft today comprises 22 buildings totaling 731,353 square feet, with recent construction including Larrison Hall, the Center for the Visual Arts, the Bankier Library, and a new Student Life Center.
  • The campus also includes a 380-seat Performing Arts Center, an Advanced Technology Center with state-of-the art television and electronic music studios, 10 athletic fields, Brookdale public radio 90.5 The Night, the Children`s Learning Center, and some 60 computer labs with about 1,600 fully networked PCs running all today`s mainstream applications.
  • Brookdale Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the accrediting agency for all colleges in the mid-Atlantic region.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Commission aims to cut red tape (Independent)
    posted on March 17, 2010 at 12:40:59 am
    BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Civil service regulations and interlocal agreements were some of the concerns voiced during the second of three public hearings about simplifying state government at Brookdale Community College in the Lincroft section of Middletown on March 9. read more
  • A ‘Deviled Egg’ ‘Tickled Pink’ in a ‘Loud Outfit’ (Independent)
    posted on March 17, 2010 at 12:39:20 am
    BY MARIE MABER Correspondent ‘Keep An Eye Out” for a “Brainstorm” as 16 area high school art students showcase their “True Colors.” Check out the exhibition on view in the CVA Gallery as part of the Monmouth County Arts Council’s Teen Arts Festival, which takes place March 18 and 19 at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. This exhibition is on view through March 26. read more
  • State commission aims to cut red tape (News Transcript)
    posted on March 16, 2010 at 03:18:05 pm
    BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Civil service regulations and interlocal agreements were some concerns voiced during the second of three public hearings about simplifying state government at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, on March 9. read more
  • Middle school students place first in state (The Sparta Independent)
    posted on March 16, 2010 at 06:43:59 am
    SPARTA The Sparta Middle School Chess Team won its second consecutive New Jersey Middle School Championship at the New Jersey State Championships, held recently at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Austin Kasabri led the effort with three wins and a draw. Kyra Schluter, AJ Thomas, Dillon Mendel and Ian Clark each had three wins. Adding to the effort were Colin Casey, Thomas Wolfe, Travis ...
  • Fishing Calendar (Asbury Park Press)
    posted on March 12, 2010 at 09:14:06 am
    MARCH 13: Fishhawks Fishing Club Flea Market. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lacey Elks Lodge, 900 Beach Blvd., Forked River. For more information, contact Rich at (609) 489-4032.

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