by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Bergen Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bergen Community College were $8,894 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $9,294. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees were $1,134 in-state and $1,134 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,760 | $8,160 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| Total | $8,894 | $9,294 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Bergen Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Bergen Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Bergen Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Bergen Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Bergen Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,224 | $7,602 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,368 | $7,752 |
| One Year Ago | $7,516 | $7,908 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,760 | $8,160 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Bergen Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.2%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $9,590 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.41%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,108. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.39%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $9,516.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,108 | $9,516 |
| In 2 Years | $9,327 | $9,743 |
| In 3 Years | $9,551 | $9,975 |
| In 4 Years | $9,781 | $10,213 |
| In 5 Years | $10,016 | $10,456 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $39,447, compared with about $37,767 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Bergen Community College, go to the Bergen Community College Financial Aid page.
