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Overview
Brookdale Community College (BCC) is one of the largest higher learning institutions in New Jersey. Located in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, the school provides an excellent resource for residents in and around Monmouth County, New Jersey. Founded in 1967, Brookdale Community College is constantly named one of the top 50 community colleges in the country, and is the number 1 community college in New Jersey.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Brookdale Community College offers a wide array of 2 year and diploma programs to its students. They offer Associate degree programs in the Arts, Applied Sciences, and Fine Arts, as well as several certificate programs in several dozen disciplines such as the Culinary Arts, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, and Webmaster Administration. The school is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the same accrediting agency responsible for all colleges in the region.
Selectivity
Brookdate Community College is an open attendance school. This means that, as long as the applicant is over the age of 18, even if no high school, or equivalent, diploma was obtained, the applicant can still apply. Although, some programs may have additional admission criteria beyond that. Brookedale Community College offers the opportunity to anyone who does not have a high school diploma to obtain a G.E.D. through a 30 credit program, which has a test students must pass at the end.
Faculty
The faculty at Brookdale Community College are all professionals, drawing from their own experience and wealth of knowledge in the subject they are teaching. In conjunction with the labs and other facilities, faculty at Brookdale is able to give all the tools necessary to their students that will enable them to succeed in the aggressive job market and work place environments of today's fast-paced careers. Most faculty and staff have open door policies, allowing for students to seek extra help and guidance whenever the professor is on campus, furthering the learning process after classes have ended.
Student Body
The student body at Brookdale Community College is made up almost entirely of New Jersey residents, with a small population of people who come from neighboring states to attend classes there. Most of the students attending the school look forward to furthering their education in their field of study, and perhaps even attending a bachelors degree school, or using the bachelors degree program services provided by Brookdale Community College through their membership in the New Jersey Communiversity.
Student Life
While the school has only a commuter campus, not offering housing on location, the school has a surprising number of activities, clubs, and other programs that would normally be found at a resident campus. From drama, theatre, and student government, students have a wide array of activities and organizations that they can take part in. There is also a full sports program available, offering many different sports ranging from baseball to volleyball. New Jersey also provides many different attractions itself, including 127-miles of white sand beaches, casinos, and the Rankokus Indian Reservation.
Brookdale Community College
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738-1597
General Phone: (732) 224-2345
http://www.brookdalecc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 597 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 388 | business management, fashion merchandising, business, accounting technology, marketing, electronic commerce |
| Education and Teaching | 232 | education, teacher aide |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 163 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 148 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | automotive tech, mechanical drafting, drafting, electronics tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 57 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 36 | chef training, pastry |
| Law | 34 | legal assistant |
| Design | 17 | interior design, graphic design |
| Media | 17 | radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Office and Administration | 14 | administrative assistant, business support services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, system administration |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Architecture and Planning | 5 | architecture |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 3 | ornamental horticulture |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Brookdale Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,768 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Brookdale Community College had a total enrollment of 14,025 students (10,514 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lincroft, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,914 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,514 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Brookdale Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 840400)
Brookdale Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 78 | 91 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $98,127 | 49 | $83,234 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $70,099 | 20 | $69,593 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $60,241 | 23 | $55,600 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $50,323 | 36 | $49,951 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 100 | $75,565 | 128 | $66,776 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System Administration/Administrator
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brookdale Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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