Bergen Community College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
17K

Full + Part time Students
1:20

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio
$9,442

Avg. Financial Aid

Bergen Community College educates a diverse student population in a supportive and challenging academic environment that fosters civility and respect. The College offers a comprehensive set of accessible, affordable, high-quality credit and non-credit courses as well as degree and non-degree programs. Bergen provides lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community. The College responds to community needs through workforce training and continuing education, and by developing programs for employers.

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Overview

Total Faculty	375
Full-Time Undergraduate	9,696
Part-Time Undergraduate	7,319
Transfer Students	1,045
Programs	44 Programs
Courses	1,001 Courses
Transfer Agreements	161 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	4,737 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$7,494
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,806
Books and Supplies	$1,400
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	16%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$4,899
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	36%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,543

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

Submit an official high school transcript and an official college/university transcript from every college/university attended to the Admissions Office, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652.
Other Requirements:

Bergen maintains an open door policy. This means that most programs are open to anyone with a high school diploma or the equivalent. Some health programs have limited space and specific entrance requirements, which can be viewed at our website.
Apply Here:

http://admissions.bergen.edu/admissions/apply/default.asp

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Only courses that have received a grade of “C” (or the equivalent) or better are accepted for transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):

No more than 45 transferred credits will be applied toward earning an associate degree and no more than 18 transferred credits will be applied toward earning an academic certificate. These credits may be earned from a prior Bergen Community College.

Information for Transfer Out Students

Transfer Agreements:

We are accredited by the Middle States Associated of Colleges and Schools and have several articulation agreements with other four-year colleges and universities.