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Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, NJ · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About Brookdale Community College

Brookdale Community College is a public community college in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Founded in 1967, the college also has regional locations in Neptune Township, Freehold Township, Long Branch, and Wall Township. Brookdale Community College was established in 1967 when the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders decided to create a community college for local residents. The board acquired most of the Brookdale Farm property in Lincroft in 1968, and classes began in 1969 with just over 300 students and 50 faculty members. Brookdale is an open-admission college that admits anyone 18 years of age or older, or anyone who is a high school graduate or holder of an equivalency diploma. The college also offers courses to qualified high school students through its Dual Enrollment Program. It serves the residents of Monmouth County, and the surrounding communities. Brookdale Community College has an enrollment of nearly 10,000 students. The college offers associate degrees in more than 68 programs, as well as non-degree/non-credit classes and certificate programs.

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Open

Acceptance

$11,231

Net price

7,901

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,231

Average net price

$6,270

In-state tuition

$10,140

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$2,000

Books & supplies

$18,143

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

7%

Students with federal loans

$12,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,052
$30–48K
$9,276
$48–75K
$11,633
$75–110K
$13,997
$110K+
$17,851

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$44,379

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,658

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,800

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,901

Total enrollment

48%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women
47% men

Race & ethnicity

White
51%
Hispanic
25%
Black
9%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Brookdale Community College FAQ

Is Brookdale Community College a public or private school?

Brookdale Community College is a public institution located in Lincroft, NJ.

What is the acceptance rate at Brookdale Community College?

Brookdale Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Brookdale Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Brookdale Community College is $11,231 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,270 in-state and $10,140 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Brookdale Community College?

About 30% of students at Brookdale Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Brookdale Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Brookdale Community College students earn a median of $44,379 per year.

How many students attend Brookdale Community College?

Brookdale Community College enrolls about 7,901 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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