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Berkeley College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2850th overall and 42nd in New Jersey
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
39.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$32,625 |
| Admission
Success rate |
79% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
45 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
58% / 62% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,729 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near West Paterson, NJ 07424
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,842 (21,842 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 9,084 (2.4 people per house) |
| Families | 5,896 (3.0 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 458 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,065 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 11 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 51 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,997 |
| Pop. — Other | 805 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Schools of business and management
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
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| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Berkeley College?
Ranks 560th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $17,400 | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $425 | $425 | $425 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $32,625 | $32,625 | $32,625 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $36,650 | $36,650 | $36,650 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $24,150 | $24,150 | $24,150 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $16,950  $18,150 |
$16,950  $18,150 |
$16,950  $18,150 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,777  $10,050 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,225  $3,225 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,000  $12,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,800  $4,800 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,800  $4,800 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,069 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admitted | 1,630 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admission rate | 79% |
| First-time Enrollment | 844 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| FT Enrollment | 812 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| PT Enrollment | 32 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,729 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Berkeley College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Berkeley College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 122 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $6,050 |
| Board Fee | $3,600 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Berkeley College Ranks 1400th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,250 | 416 |  56% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $6,015 | 474 |  64% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,426 | 621 |  84% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,390 | 572 |  77% |
| Any financial aid type | 705 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Berkeley College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 15 | 20 | 35 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 157 | 374 | 531 |
Hispanic | 290 | 671 | 961 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 54 | 88 | 142 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 3 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 224 | 728 | 952 |
Race Unknown | 19 | 84 | 103 |
| Total | 761 | 1,968 | 2,729 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Berkeley College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 44 | 86 | 130 |
Hispanic | 65 | 208 | 273 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 15 | 24 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 1 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 62 | 249 | 311 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Total | 186 | 565 | 751 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Berkeley College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 233 | 309 | |
| 4 | 75 | 79 | |
| 1 | 44 | 45 | |
| 3 | 18 | 21 | |
| 1 | 6 | 7 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 38 | 129 | 22 | 1 | 112 | 4 | 309 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||
| Fashion Merchandising | 12 | 13 | 4 | 44 | 6 | 79 | ||
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ||||||||
| Interior Design | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 45 | |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 6 | 1 | 14 | 21 | ||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||||
| Total | 6 | 51 | 166 | 30 | 1 | 202 | 13 | 469 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Berkeley College Ranks 2580th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $44,609 ($45,671 male / $43,162 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 52 (30 male / 22 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 117 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $516,156 |
Berkeley College Academics
Founded in 1931, Berkeley College specializes in business education. With over 7,200 students at seven campus locations and a virtual campus, Berkeley College continues to provide high quality, career-focused education. Campus locations include Midtown Manhattan campus; Westchester campus; Bergen campus; Garret Mountain campus; Middlesex campus; Newark campus; and, Lower Manhattan Extension Center, as well as a virtual campus which offers online degree programs.
Berkeley College’s online degree programs offer a variety of associate and bachelor degrees, as well as some certificates. Bachelor degrees offered through the online programs can be earned in the following areas of study: business administration, fashion marketing & management, financial services, general business, health services management, information systems management, international business, justice studies, management, entrepreneurship, human resource management, and marketing. Students may also choose to pursue a variety of associate degrees in the following fields of study: fashion marketing & management, financial services, health services management, health services administration, information systems management, international business, justice studies, management, and marketing. There are two certificates offered: Computer Applications academic certificate, and Software Management academic certificate.
Garret Mountain campus provides career-focused courses, smaller class sizes, and a network of employer connections from the surrounding areas. This suburban college campus provides campus housing, a three-story library with a large collection of resource materials, both paper and electronic, computer labs, intramural sports, as well as intercollegiate sports, ample parking and bus transportation.
Academic degrees offered at the Garret Mountain campus include a Bachelor of Science in one of many choices, including business administration, fashion marketing & management, financial services, health services management, international business, justice studies & criminal justice, management, entrepreneurship, human resource management, and marketing. The campus also offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in justice studies. In addition, some degrees offer internships for students to earn hands-on training and experience to better prepare them for entry into the workforce.
More information on other Berkeley College campuses can be found at the links below:
Berkeley College Admissions
Berkeley College is open to all students who have a high school diploma or equivalent. Prospective students should apply online, or download an application from the school’s website and submit it to the college.
Berkeley College Financial Aid
Berkeley College offers several financial aid options for qualifying students, including grants, loans, and work study programs. All students are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.
Berkeley College Students
Berkeley College serves a wide range of students including high school graduates, international students, transfers, military students, and working adults. Students have many opportunities to be involved in campus life. There are student clubs, intramural sports, intercollegiate sports, campus housing, and many area attractions in New York City, such as museums, plays, Wall Street, restaurants, and a variety of entertainment.
Other services provided by the college include career services, a bookstore, a library, free tutoring, and computer labs.
Berkeley College Athletics
Berkeley College—Garret Mountain Campus offers intercollegiate sports and intramural sports for its students. Intercollegiate sports offered at this campus include men’s basketball, soccer, and cheerleading, as well as women’s soccer and cheerleading. The mascot for Garret Mountain Campus is the Bulldogs. The Berkeley College cheerleading squad performs at New York City’s Berkeley Knights basketball games.
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