Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College is located in Paramus, New Jersey. This school was established in 1965 and it currently serves over 14,000 students. It has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. There are various associate’s degree programs in different areas of study and a few certificate opportunities at Bergen. The school also has an athletics department that participates in various men's and women's sports in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division XIX.
The Bergen Community College nursing program is fully approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Students who attend the Bergen nursing program can expect an associate’s degree in nursing curriculum that is very thorough with both daytime and evening course options for students to consider. Many prospective nurses have realized their dreams here and students at Bergen regularly go on to find jobs in nursing very quickly after graduating from the program.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students14,062 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 24 | 69 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1971 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $142/credit | |
| In State Students | $292/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $308/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,390 | $13,140 | $13,860 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,940 | $20,440 | $21,560 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,750 | $36,500 | $38,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 57% of Bergen Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 45% | $4,541 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $127 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $2,604 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 18% | $5,331 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $7,885 |
$8,933
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,544 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,538 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,538 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,538 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
14,062
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,115
Women
6,947
Men
55%
Full-time
45%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
32% |
|
Hispanic |
24% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
23% |
|
Asian |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
