At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day:

• 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes.

• 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need.

• 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.

• A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship.

• Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average.

With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings.

Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

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Twilight Contest * Win Free Tickets * Enter Now

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Teen Band Showcase

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Temple Rodeph Torah Annual Hannukah Fair

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Painting Workshop for Teens

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Marlboro Alliance Art Auction

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Marlboro’s 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Day

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Fall Festival - Presented by the Gateway Church of Christ

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Lego Club

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Movie: "Hanna"

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Bird is the Word

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Christmas Concert at Colts Neck Reformed Church

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Business Trade show Expo

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Marlboro Township Halloween Celebration

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Meet the Author - Debu Majumdar

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SNAP: For Special Needs Children Ages 3-8

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Sons of Norway Annual Magic Fest

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Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee Halloween Festival

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Marlboro Blues and BBQ Festival

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Movie: "The Absent-Minded Professor" (1961)

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Invention Adventure Fair

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Lego Club

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Movie: "Sleeper"

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