by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Brookdale Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Brookdale Community College were $9,390 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $10,140. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees were $1,260 in-state and $1,260 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,130 | $8,880 |
| Fees | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Total | $9,390 | $10,140 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Brookdale Community College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Brookdale Community College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Brookdale Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Brookdale Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Brookdale Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,605 | $8,355 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,755 | $8,505 |
| One Year Ago | $7,875 | $8,625 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,130 | $8,880 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Brookdale Community College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $10,439 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.18%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,594. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.01%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $10,343.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,594 | $10,343 |
| In 2 Years | $9,802 | $10,550 |
| In 3 Years | $10,015 | $10,761 |
| In 4 Years | $10,233 | $10,977 |
| In 5 Years | $10,455 | $11,197 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $42,631, or about $39,644 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Brookdale Community College, visit the Brookdale Community College Financial Aid page.
