Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,757 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,005 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,317 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,376 | State avg: $17,613. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 34.29% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 17.37% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Bergen Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$9,005
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$4,812
Sticker price
$15,317
Average net price
$9,376
Average aid coverage
39%
$5,941 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Bergen Community College pays approximately $9,376 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New Jersey average of $17,613 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Bergen Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Jersey and national averages.
Bergen Community College net price
$9,376
New Jersey average
$17,613
National average
$17,506
Bergen Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,005 and average net price at $9,376. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$9,005
Current net price
$9,376
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Bergen Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$46,624
Undergraduates
10,597
10-Year Median Earnings - Bergen Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Bergen Community College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Bergen Community College?
Undergraduates
10,597
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
34.29%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
17.37%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 34.29% of Bergen Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 17.37% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Bergen Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Bergen Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Bergen Community College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Bergen Community College is listed at 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652-1595. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Bergen Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Community College | Not available | $9,005 | $9,376 | $46,624 |
| Princeton University | 4.50% | $59,710 | $10,555 | $110,066 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | 43.44% | $60,952 | $40,468 | $108,772 |
| Chamberlain University-New Jersey | 90.00% | $20,462 | $36,438 | $92,405 |
| Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing | 25.00% | $23,489 | $21,187 | $87,408 |
Similar Schools in Paramus
This local cluster focuses on nearby Paramus schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Paramus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Bergen Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Bergen Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Bergen Community College tuition?
Bergen Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,005.
What is Bergen Community College's average net price?
Bergen Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,376.
What is Bergen Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $46,624 for Bergen Community College.
Is Bergen Community College accredited?
Bergen Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Bergen Community College?
The local dataset lists 10,597 undergraduate students at Bergen Community College.
What percentage of Bergen Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Bergen Community College in the local dataset is 34.29%.
What is the federal loan rate at Bergen Community College?
The federal loan rate for Bergen Community College in the local dataset is 17.37%.
Where should I verify Bergen Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Bergen Community College or the latest official federal education data.