Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ is regularly named in the top 50 U.S. Community Colleges and is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in the Garden State. Brookdale is part of a network of colleges and universities in the area called New Jersey Coastal Communiversity, which allows students from Monmouth and Ocean Counties to complete studies up to a master’s degree without leaving the area. Founded in 1967, the annual enrollment numbers around 15,000.
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Higher Education has accredited Brookdale to award associate degrees in over 50 programs. In addition, the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission accredits the Nursing curriculum; the Respiratory Therapy Program receives accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation in Respiratory Care; and the Radiologic Tech Program is accredited by the Education on Radiologic Technology’s Joint Review Committee.
Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Applied Science Degrees are offered by Brookdale and with the exception of AAS degrees – which prepare students directly for the workplace – students transfer to baccalaureate institutions to complete their four-year degrees. AAS degrees offered include Accounting, Automotive Technology, Computer Science, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing and more. Associate of Arts degrees are available in Education, Social Sciences (incl. Anthropology, Political Science, Psychology and more) and in fourteen subjects in the Humanities. Students can also pursue an Associate of Science in Architecture, Criminal Justice, Mathematics and Engineering. Fine Arts majors may opt for Studio Art Specialization in pursuit of the AFA degree.
Dozens of certificate programs are also offered at Brookdale Community College. Offering students the opportunity to get certified within a certain area of employment with fewer classes than a degree program, certificates are available in subjects as diverse as Culinary Arts, Ornamental Horticulture and Digital Arts.
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The top 5 fields of study completed at Brookdale Community College.
Brookdale features open admissions, which means anyone who is at least 18 years old can enroll in the college. To take higher education courses, students must have a high school diploma or the GED equivalent. Students looking to earn the equivalent can do so at Brookdale. Applications may be completed in person on campus or online. A nonrefundable application fee will apply. Applications to the Health Science programs and ASEP or T-TEN programs in Automotive Technology will have to fulfill separate requirements. Monmouth County residents have priority at Brookdale and must fulfill requirements by providing tax returns, lease or home ownership contracts and other items upon request. Contact the admissions office for further details. Applications are accepted all year-round, as courses run on traditional 15-week terms plus smaller ten-week segments throughout the year, including summer and winter sessions.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office at Brookdale can help an applicant through the entire process of applying for assistance. Eligibility requirements as laid out by the U.S. Dept. of Education will apply, and the process begins with the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. In addition, students must fill out the BCC Confidential financial aid application online.
Federal and state aid programs may include grants, scholarships, student loans (either subsidized or non-subsidized), work-study employment or PLUS loans for the parents of students. Counseling and advising on the management of all aid forms is available from financial aid counselors on campus.
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Brookdale Community College 4926th for the average student loan amount.
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Brookdale students who wish to limit their competitive urges to campus only may try out a number of intramural activities. Highlights of the spring semester include basketball, coed volleyball, horseshoe and tennis tournaments and more. In the fall, students may also try their hand at Wiffleball, bocce, bowling and fishing. Dozens of clubs and organizations also exist, everything from the Chess Club and College Republicans to a Dance Club, a Latin American Association and the Theater Group.
Student Enrollment Demographics
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Brookdale Community College has several different opportunities for the student athlete. The intercollegiate athletic program allows students to compete in Region XIX of the Garden State Athletic Conference. Nine “Jersey Blues” teams trot out representing Brookdale, with the women’s softball program continuously bringing home state and national honors, winning 13 of 15 regional championships as of 2009.
Men’s sports include soccer, basketball, tennis, baseball and golf. Women’s sports besides softball include soccer, tennis and basketball. Women’s and men’s lacrosse were introduced to the intercollegiate program in 2009.
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I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A COMMENT I WAS A STUDENT AT BCC FOR MANY YEARS GRADUATING WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NSG IN 1999, I TRIED INQUIRING ABOUT THE BCC- RUTGERS BSN PROGRAM AND MY GPA AVERAGE I TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE AT FREEHOLD WALL AND LINCROFT FOR CLARIFICATION OF MY GPA AND WHAT I COULD DO TO QUALIFY FOR RUTGERS. FEW SUGGESTED TAKING CLASSES TO BRING THE GPA UP FROM 2.43 WHEN I TRIED TO ARRANGE TO SEE A COUNSELOR TO POSSIBLY TAKE SOME CLASSES I WAS TOLD I NEEDED AT LEAST 24 CREDITS, AND WAS SUGGESTED I LOOK AT OTHER SCHOOLS BECAUSE RUTGERS IS VERY STRICT.I RECEIVED DIFFERENT INFORMATION FROM EACH PERSON I SPOKE TO WITH REALLY NO RESOLUTION. I DON'T KNOW WHY NOONE CAN TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW ALL MY CLASSES IT SEEMS MY AP 1/2 AND MICROBIOLOGY ARE NOT FACTORED IN MY GPA AND NOT GRANFATHERED IN OR ACCEPTED ARE MY GRADES AND EXPERIENCE AS AN LPN FROM 1990 TO 1999
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ttmkrn ((at)) verizon dot net
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A COMMENT I WAS A STUDENT AT BCC FOR MANY YEARS GRADUATING WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NSG IN 1999, I TRIED INQUIRING ABOUT THE BCC- RUTGERS BSN PROGRAM AND MY GPA AVERAGE I TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE AT FREEHOLD WALL AND LINCROFT FOR CLARIFICATION OF MY GPA AND WHAT I COULD DO TO QUALIFY FOR RUTGERS. FEW SUGGESTED TAKING CLASSES TO BRING THE GPA UP FROM 2.43 WHEN I TRIED TO ARRANGE TO SEE A COUNSELOR TO POSSIBLY TAKE SOME CLASSES I WAS TOLD I NEEDED AT LEAST 24 CREDITS, AND WAS SUGGESTED I LOOK AT OTHER SCHOOLS BECAUSE RUTGERS IS VERY STRICT.I RECEIVED DIFFERENT INFORMATION FROM EACH PERSON I SPOKE TO WITH REALLY NO RESOLUTION. I DON'T KNOW WHY NOONE CAN TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW ALL MY CLASSES IT SEEMS MY AP 1/2 AND MICROBIOLOGY ARE NOT FACTORED IN MY GPA AND NOT GRANFATHERED IN OR ACCEPTED ARE MY GRADES AND EXPERIENCE AS AN LPN FROM 1990 TO 1999