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.
School Highlights
Brookdale Community College serves 11,489 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 11,489 students
In-state tuition: $6,384
Out-state tuition: $6,984
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 670 teachers has grown by 48% over five years.
Brookdale Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
670 staff
445 staff
Student Body
The student population of Brookdale Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Brookdale Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,489 students
5,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
5,303 students
2,576 students
# Part-Time Students
6,186 students
3,282 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
26%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
63%
40%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
10%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.74
College Completion Rate
28%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,300
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,384 is more than the state average of $5,616. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,984 is less than the state average of $7,703. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,384
$5,616
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,984
$7,703
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
47%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,833
$11,242
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,650
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 11,489 students
In-state tuition: $6,384
Out-state tuition: $6,984
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,616 per year for in-state students and $7,703 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,113 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
