How much has Bergen CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

15.72%

In-State

15.51%

Out-of-State

Bergen CC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,046 (2015) to $9,294 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 15.51% over the past 10 years.

Bergen CC's tuition increase rate is lower than the New Jersey's average increase rate of 19.02%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 51.92% from 2015 ($20,394).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Bergen CC's COA is $30,982, which is increased by 5.62% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Bergen CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 15.51% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,160. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Bergen Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$7,686$8,046-
2016-17$7,878$8,2382.39%
2017-18$8,046$8,4182.18%
2018-19$8,154$8,5261.28%
2019-20$8,281$8,6591.56%
2020-21$8,281$8,659
2021-22$8,281$8,659
2022-23$8,438$8,8221.88%
2023-24$8,613$9,0052.07%
2024-25$8,894$9,2943.21%
Bergen Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has increased 7.14% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,400-
2016-17$1,400
2017-18$1,400
2018-19$1,400
2019-20$1,400
2020-21$1,400
2021-22$8,659518.50%
2022-23$1,400-83.83%
2023-24$1,5007.14%
2024-25$1,500

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 57.20% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Bergen Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$10,948-
2016-17$16,70052.54%
2017-18$16,700
2018-19$16,700
2019-20$17,1802.87%
2020-21$17,180
2021-22$17,180
2022-23$17,180
2023-24$18,8299.60%
2024-25$20,1887.22%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Bergen Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Bergen Community College$9,294
($8,894)		$9,005
($8,613)		3.21%
Middlesex College$7,356
($7,356)		$7,068
($7,068)		4.07%
Brookdale Community College$10,140
($9,390)		$9,806
($9,056)		3.41%
UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey$9,500
($9,500)		$9,500
($9,500)		-
Hudson County Community College$9,248
($9,248)		$12,280
($8,740)		-24.69%
Camden County College$4,416
($4,416)		$4,056
($4,056)		8.88%

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