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Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, NJ · Suburb · 7,901 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As one of New Jersey's top-ranked community colleges, Brookdale Community College in Lincroft is highly regarded for its seamless transfer pathways and exceptional, accredited programs in nursing, culinary arts, and cybersecurity. On its scenic 220-acre main campus, students experience a vibrant collegiate atmosphere with over 50 student clubs, competitive NJCAA athletics, and a supportive, close-knit learning environment. A key distinctive feature of Brookdale is its unique University Center partnership, which allows students to earn fully accredited bachelor’s degrees from premier institutions like Rutgers University directly on the Lincroft campus.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Lincroft, NJ, 07738-1597 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
EWR · Newark
26 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,143
Out-of-state COA
$22,013
Avg net price
$11,231
In-state tuition
$6,270
Out-of-state tuition
$10,140
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
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
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,658
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,379
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,250$11,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$18,000
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$27,884
Independent students
28%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
48%
Race & ethnicity
White
51%
Hispanic
25%
Black
9%
Asian
4%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,234/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,800
Federal loan rate
7%

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