Bergen Community College
201-447-7100
Paramus is home to the main campus of Bergen Community College. Founded in 1965, the college enrolls almost 17,000 students in its academic degree programs. The school is familiar to many Paramus children, who visit the Buehler Challenger Science Center on campus in middle school.
- Hours: Hours vary depending on department
- Handicap Accessible: Most buildings are accessible, and the Office of Specialized Services makes accomodations for students.
- Founding Date: 1965
- Number of students: 16,000
- Male-to-female ratio: 1:1
- Public/Private: Public
- Financial aid: Yes
- Religious affiliation: None
- Accreditation/licenses: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 67:1
- Parking: Free lot, Paid lot
- Number of faculty: 900
- Degrees: Professional
- Programs: Distance learning, Evening, Part-time, Study abroad, Summer studies
- Percent minority: 55
- Campus housing: No
- Sports conference: National Junior College Athletics Association Region XIX, Garden State Athletic Conference
- Sports teams: Men's and women's soccer, cross country, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, wrestling, softball, track and field, tennis, golf, baseball
- Early decision: No