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 2,227 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,227 students
Private-state tuition: $23,700
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Berkeley College-Woodland Park has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Berkeley College-Woodland Park diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,227 students
1,382 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,412 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
815 students
815 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
281 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,380 students
567 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
32 students
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
725 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
90 students
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
% Asian
15%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
39%
22%
% White
1%
7%
% Hawaiian
10%
34%
% Two or more races
33%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.79
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4254%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4526%
0.4107%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,400
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $23,700 is more than the state average of $16,268. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$23,700
$16,268
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,316
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,714
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
77%
73%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,227 students
Private-state tuition: $23,700
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
