Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Paramus, NJ. It offers 79 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1972 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 11,720 students attended Bergen Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 210 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 638 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 596 (full-time) and 638 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Bergen Community College is 21% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
| Student Population | 11,720 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 21% |
| Number of Faculty | 848 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Bergen Community College is $9,294
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
44% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,090 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $9,294 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,090 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Bergen Community College offers 37 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 39 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 16 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 21 | 0 | 32 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 39 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Bergen Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 39 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 7 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 32 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 0 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | ✕ | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 0 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 3 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ✕ | 0 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Finance | ✕ | 0 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 7 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 11,720 students have enrolled into Bergen Community College. By gender, 5,392 male and 6,328 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,973 White (25.37%), 822 Black/African American (7.01%), 5,104 Hispanic (43.55%), 1,043 Asian (8.90%), and 6,865 students with other races. 652 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,720 | 5,392 | 6,328 |
| American Indian/Native American | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian | 1,043 | 522 | 521 |
| Black/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 More | 223 | 109 | 114 |
| Un-Known | 874 | 452 | 422 |
| Non-resident Alien | 652 | 284 | 368 |
Directory Information
- 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ
- 201-447-7200
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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