Vision Statement
As the College moves into the twenty-first century, our vision is that of a learning community which values the contributions of all students, staff, faculty, and administrators in order to provide an unparalleled educational experience. We will support an ongoing process of improvement through continued assessment of our vision, values, practices, and mission.
A Learning Community
We will develop the best possible educational environment, one that promotes learning, collaboration, and shared responsibility. Using proven technological advances and a variety of instructional methods, we will enhance the learning process and maintain high academic standards.
A Service Community
We pledge to evaluate and improve our services continuously and to communicate more effectively, creating an atmosphere of civility and trust.
A Diverse Community
We will respect the integrity of all persons and will build an inclusive community, enriched by its diversity.
A Partnership Community
We will create partnerships with public and private institutions in fulfilling our mission. We will be vital and informed participants in the life of our county, state, and country, responsibly using all public resources in the most efficient manner.
Finally, we welcome future challenges and are willing to take the initiatives necessary to continue to be a leader among community colleges.
Mission Statement
Bergen Community College provides high quality, relevant, and varied educational programs and opportunities for the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. The College values its role as an educational leader, embracing change and responding to the complex needs of those it serves.
Goals
To offer credit and non-credit educational programs that are comprehensive and diversified, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to transfer to baccalaureate programs, to achieve employment goals, and to enhance personal and professional growth through lifelong learning.
To provide supportive services and leadership opportunities in an environment that enables and encourages students to achieve their educational and professional goals and to develop their social skills.
To provide cultural programs that are of interest to a diverse community and that engage and enrich the audience through a range of creative expression.
To collaborate with educational institutions, community organizations, public agencies, businesses, and employee groups to enhance opportunities for learning and for the economic development of the region.
Bergen Community College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public, community college located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Its primary campus is in Paramus where it was built on 9 holes of the Orchard Hills Golf Course, cutting Orchard Hills' size down in half. The school was founded in 1965.
As of 2008, more than 15,000 students are enrolled in Associate's degree programs, and another 10,000 students in non-credit, professional development courses through the Division of Continuing Education. The Philip J. Ciarco Learning Center in Hackensack, offers adult basic skills, English as a Second Language, non-credit, and credit courses.
Bergen Community College has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1972, and was most recently reaccredited in 2006. Individual programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; the National League for Nursing; the American Dental Association; the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services; and the American Physical Therapy Association. The Paralegal Studies Program and the Legal Nurse Consultant Program are approved by the American Bar Association.
The president of Bergen Community College is Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan.
The college colors are violet, orange, & white. Bergen Community College sports teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs.
BCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association in Region XIX (New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania) and of the Garden State Athletic Conference. Bergen offers 12 sport teams to eligible students:
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| Percent of Students International: | 7% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,554 | $ 4,768 | $ 5,008 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,082 | $ 4,296 | $ 4,536 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 472 | $ 472 | $ 472 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,065 | 33% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,559 | 27% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 92 | 12% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,382 | 7% | |
Any Aid: |
40% |
