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$5,921Tuition
7,898Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,379Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,921
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,806
Average Net Price
$8,882
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,819
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
48.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
7.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,000
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,419
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,332
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,892
$110,001+ $14,676

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Cost Overview

Most families at Brookdale pay between $7,000 and $14,676 annually depending on income. Low-income students face net costs around $7,000 per year, while families earning over $110,000 pay the full $14,676. A two-year degree costs between $14,000 and $29,352 total.

The college keeps debt burdens manageable with typical graduates owing $12,000. Monthly loan payments average just $127, which represents less than 4% of the typical graduate's $44,379 median earnings. Only 7% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability compared to four-year options. Just under 7% receive institutional grants averaging $5,709.

New Jersey residents get the strongest value since 98% of students qualify for in-state rates. Working-class families earning under $48,000 find particularly good deals with net costs under $7,500 annually.

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