Bergen Community College is a public community college founded in 1965 and located in Paramus, New Jersey — in Bergen County, the most populous county in New Jersey and part of the greater New York City metropolitan area. The largest community college in New Jersey, Bergen serves approximately 15,800 students and offers over 100 degree and certificate programs across liberal arts, business, health sciences, science, engineering technology, and the fine and performing arts. Bergen's open admissions policy and affordable resident tuition of $8,792 per year provide accessible pathways to higher education, career credentials, and transfer to four-year institutions for students throughout Bergen County and the region. Graduates of Bergen Community College rank #1 among New Jersey's 19 two-year institutions in graduate earnings — with median income of $40,500 ten years after enrollment — a remarkable achievement reflecting the career-rigor of Bergen's programs and the economic vitality of the New York metro area. Bergen's Bulldog athletic teams compete in the NJCAA, and the college maintains a welcoming international student community of over 350 students from more than 55 countries. Bergen's proximity to New York City provides students extraordinary access to internships, clinical placements, cultural institutions, and career opportunities across finance, healthcare, media, technology, and the arts. The college serves as a vital educational anchor for one of the most economically vibrant and diverse counties in the nation.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$10000
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,294
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
