Founded in 1967, Brookdale Community College (BCC) in Lincroft, NJ is regularly ranked in the top 50 community colleges in the country. One of the largest institutions of higher learning in the Garden State, the school is a member of the New Jersey Coastal Communiversity network, which allows students from Monmouth and Ocean Counties to complete studies up to a master
| Overall Score (about) | 57.8 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $6,869 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 27 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 72% / 53% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 11,856 |
Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Applied Science Degrees are offered and with the exception of AAS degrees
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 this campus. Applications may be completed in person on campus or online and 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 year-round, as courses run on traditional 15-week terms plus smaller ten-week segments throughout the year, including summer and winter sessions.
The Financial Aid Office 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.
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.
The intercollegiate athletic program allows students to compete in Region XIX of the Garden State Athletic Conference. Nine
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