Brookdale Community College
Brookdale Community College is located in Lincroft, New Jersey and has several satellite locations around the area. This is a public community college that was established back in 1967 and now has over 14,000 students enrolled in some way. This is an open-admission college that aims to provide the most accessible educational opportunities for people in the community. The school offers more than 60 different associate’s degree and certificate programs. There are also many student clubs on the campus as well as an athletics department that is a part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes in Division XIX.
The Brookdale Community College nursing department offers a highly regarded associate's degree program that will prepare students to become qualified registered nurses (RNs). The curriculum is going to be varied with many classroom lectures, instructional experiences, and clinical experiences at various affiliated healthcare agencies. Students will be able to take advantage of the state-of-the-art nursing laboratory to further develop their nursing skills. This program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and fully approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students12,790 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 120 |
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28 miles away |
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29 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
31 miles away |
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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 06/01/1979 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost 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 | $169/credit | |
| In State Students | $279/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $304/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 | $7,605 | $12,555 | $13,680 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,830 | $19,530 | $21,280 |
| BSN | 125 | $21,125 | $34,875 | $38,000 |
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, 48% of Brookdale 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 | 33% | $4,367 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $370 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $2,631 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $810 |
| Federal Student Loans | 11% | $4,977 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $7,263 |
$7,547
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,138 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,548 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,534 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,113 |
| Over $110,000$12,551 |
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Student Population
12,790
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,691
Women
6,099
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
66% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
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.
