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Community University
Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College is a public two-year institution in Paramus, New Jersey, offering over 120 degree and certificate programs with strong support for transfer students and career preparation.
Paramus, NJSuburb: Large
$8,955AVG NET PRICE
11.8KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Bergen Community College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Bergen Community College stands as one of the nation's finest two-year colleges located in Paramus, New Jersey. The campus provides a diverse range of academic options designed to prepare students for associate degrees or certificates while supporting those who plan to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce directly.
The institution features engaged faculty and supportive services that contribute to a positive college experience. Students can explore programs across business, health professions, STEM, and the arts, with additional resources available through continuing education and workforce development initiatives.
AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
SettingSuburb: Large
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can apply online or attend virtual information sessions to learn more about enrollment steps. The admissions team is available to assist with questions regarding applications, next steps, and schedule planning through office hours in the Pitkin Education Center.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$8,613/yr
Out-of-state: $9,005/yr. New Jersey residents pay roughly 4% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$8,955/yr
▼ 2% since 2020-2190% receive aid
Average aid package $3,387.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Students have access to a wide array of academic programs spanning business, communication, health professions, public service, creative arts, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The college also offers continuing education and workforce development options alongside flexible online program choices for career advancement.
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
First-year retention
64%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
0
Undergraduate majors and programs
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
Setting
Suburb: Large
IN CONTEXT
Bergen Community College vs. peer institutions
How Bergen Community College compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Bergen Community College
$8,955
Anne Arundel Community College
$15,746
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$46,624
Working after 10 yrs
77%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
69.5%
69.5% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Bergen Community College.