Berkeley College-Woodland Park
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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.
School Highlights
Berkeley College-Woodland Park serves 3,468 students (71% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 58%.
Top Rankings
Berkeley College-Woodland Park ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 224 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park | (NJ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 224 staff | 234 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Berkeley College-Woodland Park is Passaic County Community College (1.3 miles away).
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Paterson, NJ 07505
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(201) 447-7200 6.0013,352 - Eastwick College-NutleyPrivate for-profit487 students | 6.50 Mi103 Park Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0600 6.50487 - Eastwick College-HackensackPrivate for-profit376 students | 7.70 Mi250 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 488-9400 7.70376 - Eastern International College-Jersey CityPrivate for-profit295 students | 7.80 Mi684 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 216-9901 7.80295
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