Brookdale ranks in the top 3% of community colleges in the nation and was named the best community college in New Jersey. Two years in a row, Brookdale has been recognized among the top-ranked institutions offering the best Associate in Psychology Degree Program, and Brookdale is ranked #9 of the top 25 colleges offering the best culinary arts programs in 2020. In addition, Brookdale is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security through the 2024 academic year.

Brookdale offers AA, AFA, AS, and AAS degrees in 75 academic programs including options, 7 Academic Credit Certificates, and 11 Academic Credit Certificates of Achievement. In addition, Brookdale also offers fully online degree programs in Business Administration, English, History, Liberal Education, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Sciences, and Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement.

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Acceptance Rate

100%

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Application Fee

$25

SAT/ACT

High School GPA

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Net Price

$8,559 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$6,808 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

47%

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Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

75%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 80 responses

72%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 109 responses

72%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 109 responses

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Brookdale can take you wherever you want to be. We offer over 75 academic degree programs, online and in-person courses, a robust schedule of activities and clubs, and the services you need to be successful in your journey. We pride ourselves on the partnerships we have created with top 4-year universities to make your transfer process simple while saving you, on average, $6,000 a year.

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Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
25%
On Campus
68%
Online
7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

4,105 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

5,461

Undergrads Over 25

20%

Pell Grant

31%

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 31 responses

Cooperative and helpful
42%
Outgoing
23%
Interesting
16%
Boring
6%
Stressed
6%
Weird
6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,200 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

30%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

87%

National

83%

Brookdale Community College Reviews

1,425 reviews

Brookdale Community College is an exceptional institution that I absolutely love. The college provides a welcoming environment for all students, with a wide variety of clubs and organizations to join. The community at Brookdale is diverse and inclusive, providing opportunities for students from all backgrounds to engage and connect with one another.
In addition to its vibrant student life, Brookdale also offers an extensive range of academic programs to meet the needs and interests of its students. Whether you're looking to pursue a degree or certification, or just want to take some courses to develop new skills, Brookdale has something for everyone.
Overall, I highly recommend Brookdale Community College to anyone seeking a supportive and inclusive environment, a wide range of academic programs, and opportunities to engage with a diverse community of students. Thank you, Brookdale, for providing me with an outstanding college experience!

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I chose to attend Brookdale Community College in Fall of 2021, mainly because I was an undecided major and everything was up in the air in relations to COVID. Brookdale is one of the best community colleges in the state because of the vast choices of majors, easy access to resources (both educational and personal needs), and the option to seamlessly transfer to multiple nearby universities. I must admit, the first semester was challenging to adapt to because of classes temporarily going remote due to COVID cases, and the lack of students that attended in persons classes. My second and third semesters were more certain, and I ended up making some connections with both professors and classmates. By Fall of 2022, Brookdale was back to normal, and there were more events and opportunities for students. My favorite memory through Brookdale was studying abroad in Paris for 10 days. I learned a lot about myself, met new friends, and enjoyed embracing myself in another culture!

Overall, Brookdale was a great school. The automotive department was great. All classes were in person and were safe! I loved all the automotive professors. I didn't take many general education classes, however the ones I did take were good. I preferred to take those online. Overall the online classes allowed you to work at your own pace. Very good community college

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