Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652-1595
201-447-7200
Bergen Community College is a public community college in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is part of the New Jersey Community College system. The college has its main campus in Paramus, and two satellite campuses in Hackensack and Mahwah. The college offers associate's degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including business, liberal arts, health sciences, and technology.
Bergen Community College was founded in 1965 as Bergen Junior College. The college was established to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education to the residents of Bergen County. The college originally had two campuses, one in Paramus and one in Hackensack. In the 1970s, the college began offering evening and weekend classes to accommodate working students. In the 1980s, the college expanded its programs and facilities, and in the 1990s, the college began offering four-year degrees in partnership with local universities.
Today, Bergen Community College is a comprehensive community college that offers a wide range of programs and services to its students. The college has an enrollment of over 14,000 students, and its faculty and staff are committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 11409
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.bergen.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.bergen.edu/fa