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Bergen Community College was established in 1965. In addition to its campus in Bergen County, New Jersey, the college also has a learning center in Hackensack. As of 2008, the college enrolled more than 15,000 students. The academic units of Bergen Community College are organized into the following divisions:
- The Division of Arts and Humanities
- The Division of Business, Math & Social Sciences
- The Division of Science and Health
The athletic teams of Bergen Community College are known as the Bulldogs. They are a member of the Garden State Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association. The men's sports teams include soccer, basketball, track and field, baseball, tennis, and golf. The women’s sports teams include softball, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and cross country.
The student organizations and clubs of the college include the Caribbean Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Dental Hygiene Club, Philosophy Club, Environmental Club, and many more.
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Campus Location400 Paramus Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652-1595
USA
Main Tel: (201) 447-7200
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Bergen Community College HighlightsWhere Bergen Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and photography and commercial art.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,378 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 52 | 11 | | < 1 year certificate | 3 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Bergen Community College was 15,057 in 2007-2008 (9,888 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,798 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,038 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Bergen Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 165 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 64 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 86 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (24 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (32 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (3 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (13 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (21 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
HOSPITALITY (25 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (8 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (16 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (914 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (172 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE (4 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (103 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (30 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (57 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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