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IPEDS ID: 183743
OPE ID: 00473600
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Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, New Jersey 07652-1595
General information:  (201) 447-7200
Website:  www.bergen.edu
Type:  2-year, Public
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus setting:  Suburb: Large
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  15,283 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  22 to 1
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Mission Statement
  Bergen Community College educates a diverse student population in a supportive and challenging academic environment that fosters civility and respect. The College offers a comprehensive set of accessible, affordable, high-quality credit and non-credit courses as well as degree and non-degree programs. Bergen provides life-long learning opportunities for all members of the community. The College responds to community needs through work force training and continuing education, and by developing programs for employers.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
10%
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-district$3,165$2,982$2,801
In-state$5,798$5,492$5,184
Out-of-state$6,038$5,732$5,424
Books and supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$6,200$6,200$6,200
Other$3,710$3,592$3,592
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,710$3,592$3,592
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-district
Off Campus$14,075$13,774$13,593
Off Campus with Family$7,875$7,574$7,393
In-state
Off Campus$16,708$16,284$15,976
Off Campus with Family$10,508$10,084$9,776
Out-of-state
Off Campus$16,948$16,524$16,216
Off Campus with Family$10,748$10,324$10,016
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$12,720,604
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant2,959
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 44% Did not receive aid: 56%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 37% Federal: 34% Pell: 34% Other Federal: 25% State/Local: 30%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $4,722 Federal: $3,270 Pell: $3,096 Other Federal: $232 State/Local: $2,120
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 10% Federal: 10% Non-federal: 1%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $3,852 Federal: $3,621 (!) Non-federal: $5,388
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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Fall 2008
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)15,283
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment975
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 55% Part-time: 45%Student Gender: Male: 48% Female: 52%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 10% Black or African American: 6% Hispanic/Latino: 26% White: 43% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 6% Non-resident alien: 8%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 68% 25 and over: 31% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 96% Out-of-state: 1% Foreign countries: 3% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students
Student retention: Full-time students: 64% Part-time students: 49%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 51 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 10% Transfer-out rate: 16%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 8% Female: 12%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 10% Black or African American: 8% Hispanic/Latino: 6% White: 13% Race/ethnicity unknown: 12% Non-resident alien: 12%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Graduation Rates by Time to Completion

Graduation rates can be measured over different lengths of time. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program. For example, the "normal" amount of time for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., 4 years for a 2-year program).

Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2004, by Time to Completion
Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2004, by Time to Completion Within
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
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Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgram<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General-17
Category total-17
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization-1-
Category total-1-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping--13
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General--3
Banking and Financial Support Services--7
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies-1-
Hospitality Administration/Management, General-3-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management--22
Management Information Systems and Services, Other-3-
Category total-745
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer Programming, Specific Applications--28
Information Technology--4
Category total--32
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching--13
Category total--13
Engineering technologies/technicians
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General-2-
Engineering Technology, General--3
Manufacturing Technology/Technician2--
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD--14
Category total2217
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician--1
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist--34
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician--11
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other--4
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary-3-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist-1038
Medical/Clinical Assistant--14
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)--103
Physical Therapist Assistant--1
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist--39
Surgical Technology/Technologist-22-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant--3
Category total-35248
Legal professions and studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal--16
Category total--16
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies--913
Category total--913
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-3-
Category total-3-
Personal and culinary services
Culinary Arts/Chef Training-3-
Category total-3-
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Police Science--57
Category total--57
Visual and performing arts
Commercial and Advertising Art--30
Music, Other1--
Category total1-30
Grand total3521,378
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NJCAA Division III MenWomen
All Track Combined124
Baseball22–
Basketball1612
Golf3–
Soccer2415
Softball–14
Tennis8–
Volleyball–15
Wrestling8–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1/1/1972 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)5/12/1972 -  Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers1/1/1985 -  Accredited
Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists4/11/2008 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs12/1/1971 -  Accredited
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2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations010
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible001
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault001
Burglary002
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$2,332
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$2,340
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate6.5%8.0%5.1%
Number in default435427
Number in repayment659668524
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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