Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Paramus, NJ. Bergen Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Bergen Community College is $8,894 for New Jersey residents and $9,294 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.21% from last year at Bergen CC.
- Total 11,720 students have enrolled in Bergen CC and, of that, 1,679 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Bergen CC offers 81 programs.
- The graduation rate of Bergen CC is 21% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Bergen Community College is $8,894 for New Jersey residents and $9,294 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.21% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,281 | $8,659 |
| 2022 | $8,281 | $8,659 |
| 2023 | $8,438 | $8,822 |
| 2024 | $8,613 | $9,005 |
| 2025 | $8,894 | $9,294 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Bergen Community College offers 79 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Bergen Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 42 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 21 | 0 |
| Total | 79 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 13 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 8 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 7 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 5 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 88 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 38 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 29 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 22 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 20 |
Student Population
Total 11,720 students have enrolled to Bergen Community College. By gender, there are 5,392 male and 6,328 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.85 to 1.
Bergen Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,679 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian | 1,043 | 522 | 521 |
| Black or African American | 822 | 316 | 506 |
| Hispanic | 5,104 | 2,166 | 2,938 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| White | 2,973 | 1,528 | 1,445 |
| Two or More Races | 223 | 109 | 114 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 874 | 452 | 422 |
| Total | 11,720 | 5,392 | 6,328 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Bergen Community College is 21% and the transfer-out rate is 15%. The average financial aid amount is $6,090 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,090 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 210 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 596 |