About Brookdale Community College

Founded in 1967, Brookdale Community College. is a college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 13,165 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Brookdale Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 21:1. There are 209 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Brookdale Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at BCC are considered , with ,11% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Brookdale Community College.

11%
“We”re apathetic”
46%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
21%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
43%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
11%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
82%
“I feel extremely safe”
23%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
46%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
43%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
11%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
11%
“We”re apathetic”
46%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
21%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
43%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
11%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
82%
“I feel extremely safe”
23%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
46%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
43%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
11%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Brookdale Community College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    17 Students rated on-campus housing 1.5 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    14 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    29 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    29 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    29 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    29 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    29 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    29 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Brookdale Community College?

33 Students rated Brookdale Community College

Avigdor - 12/26/2020

I think and feel that, considering the current pandemic, the online live classes are extremely intense and informative, and so far the professor's I have had are patient and friendly and always ready to help with ensuring that the students are working and getting through the semester appropriately. I really enjoy and feel blessed that I am able and have the opportunity to be a student of Brookdale Community College. It's an amazing school with all types of people from different backgrounds and culture. I love it.

Jason

I loved the experience. It was very fulfilling and all the professors interact with their students greatly and make an effort to help them. It's a community college, so it is expected that students would have low expectations of the facilities and the place at first. But I am glad that I am an alumni of BCC.

Andrew

Brookdale Community College is just that: a community college. Some are just there to learn (me), some are there to save money before going to a four-year (also me), some are there because they had nothing else going on and their parents forced them to go. Quite honestly, I went into Brookdale with low expectations, and while it is no Ivy League institution, I was surprised at the academic level of the classes. There are some easy A courses, but I have learned a lot, and some classes have even been slightly challenging. The campus is actually pretty nice, and the library has a decent selection if that is your thing. The cafeteria and the campus store are kind of expensive, but they are there if you need them. The quality of the staff varies widely; some of the adjuncts are difficult to understand and have little interest in actual student success, while others are excellent at instruction and heavily invested in student success, even though this is just their side gig. The full-time professors are of high quality, for the most part. The advisors are kind of hit-and-miss; some know what they are doing and want to help, others know less than you do and just want you to leave. The campus roads and parking lots are danger zones, so drive and walk extra carefully. I have heard secondhand reports of drug-use, theft, and other crimes, but have not actually seen any of this, and feel pretty safe for the most part. If I had the cash, would I have chosen a four-year over Brookdale? Absolutely. Being that I don’t, I am glad that Brookdale was an option, and I am glad to have chosen it.

Erin

Brookdale Community College was the perfect fit for me. I was not quite ready to apply for a four year school right out of high school, and Brookdale was the best choice. I became involved with many clubs on campus, which made my experience memorable. If anyone is interested in attending a community college, I would highly suggest Brookdale.

Brookdale Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Brookdale Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Brookdale Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I were able to go back in time and give myself advice about college I would tell my self to go to community college. After high school I wanted to get out and be on my own, so I went away to a state college and lived on campus. Living on my own I was not able to balance my time, get my work done or be on any normal schedule. After my first year away from home I decided to come back home and try community college out. Brookdale has been able to truly prepare me for my future and pointed me in the right direction.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Many of the classmates that I have been around are irresponsible, lazy and unmotivated, regardless of what the professors try to do to get them involved in class activites.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The multiple locations.

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  5. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    All the oppurtunities the school has to offer. The events they hold, and the education system. You can really get one-on-one time with your professor and actually learn and understand the material.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It offers a multitude of options when trying to choose your field of study. From medical to arts, from a 2 year transferable degree so you can continue on to a 2 year career degree so you are able to enter into the workforce with the education and skills you need. The campus offeres a community feel to encourage students, it offers a feeling all are welcome and doesn't make a student feel overwhelmed. Of the various schools visited, Brookdale offered the most comfort and selection for my needs and goals at this time.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Brookdale Community college is a diverse college where dreams, success, and development of one to be prepared of what is yet to come is brought to each student.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that i would have known that there are not many events that take place during the night. I also would have liked to know that no clubs meet after two in the afternoon. This is because i had a full time job during the morning and better part of the afternoon leaving only the night for classes and activities.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    People who want to succeed and flourish from their education should attend Brookdale. Also, if you wish to get pre-requisits to go to another school, 97{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of credits transfer from Brookdale because they are so accredited and well known.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Brookdale Community College is open to all resident in Monmouth County, thus it is a college of diversity, and students who do not enjoy such learning environment should not attend Brookdale. Brookdale average class size is small (30/1), so students that prefer bigger classes shouldn't apply. Also, students who do not wish to be bother by tedious college transfer process, or student who like to have on-campus housing experience, should not attend a community college.

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  11. What's unique about your campus?

    I like the diversity of the majors and class options. As I am planning to transfer, I like that alot of the classes that are available to me are classes that are offered at the other institution I would like to attend. Knowing that they are transferable and I am not taking wastefull classes is very important to me.

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Overall i would have to say school i am attending is great because of the abundance resources they have to offer. It is a great environment to learn and meditate on the school work. The only bad thing about the school which could be consider as the worst, is in fact a problem in all colleges. The worst thing about colleges is the books ordeal. However, like i said that is widespread issue

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Brookdale Community College is best known for giving a really great higher education experience for much less than many other four year institutions. It also is one of the only colleges in the area to give free learning assistance to any student who asks for it. Brookdale is known as the flagship community college for the state of New Jersey out of 22 community colleges due to its outstanding service to its students and their wallets.

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  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Studying in the math lab. Thats pretty much all I do at brookdale

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The Engineering teachers are great I have no complaints there. Brookdale doesn't feel like a real college cause there isnt much campus life. It feels like high school just better.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Brookdale students are know for never hanging out in the college. They go to class and go directly back home. Totally accurate

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

13,165

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

99%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
68%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

49% of students attending Brookdale Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 14% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$7,239

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$10,440

Room and Board

19,179

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,481
$30 - $48K
$6,219
$48 - $75K
$8,993
$75 - $110K
$11,882
$110K & UP
$12,057

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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