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Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 78%

Located in Hackensack, New Jersey, Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New Jersey is 15-to-1, while the national average is 10-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS are Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Management Information Systems, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS was $11,351. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS net price calculator

$11,351

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average $14,691
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,351 $1,813 (14%) $10,514 $10,567 $15,764
2021 $13,164 $3,680 (22%) $12,456 $12,736 $13,972 $16,560
2020 $16,844 $1,511 (10%) $16,849 $16,406
2019 $15,333 $20 $18,710 $18,990
2018 $15,353 $5,352 (54%) $14,315 $17,125
2017 $10,001 $440 (4%) $8,434 $13,501 $14,097
2016 $10,441 $2,493 (19%) $9,375 $14,827
2015 $12,934 $5,224 (29%) $11,383 $9,771 $13,028
2014 $18,158 -- $13,586 $16,672 $17,564

How does Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS's $11,351 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for New Jersey colleges, that number is $14,691. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah logo Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
Mahwah NJ
Private $30,570 169% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 24 of freshman students at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS received on average $4,038 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,038
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 39 21% $3,973 $154,954
Other Federal Grant 39 21% $3,973 $154,954
State Grant/Scholarships 6 3% $4,459 $26,753
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 45 24% $4,038 $181,707

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 20% of freshman students at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS received $3,082 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,082
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 38 20% $3,082 $117,100
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 38 20% $3,082 $117,100

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS sorted by popularity.

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 36

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 18

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Management Information Systems

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 86 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 67 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 67 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

77.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 86 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 19 students dropped out of the school.

22.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS is greatly skewed towards men students, with 93.4% of undergraduate students being men and 6.6% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 76, with 5 women and 71 men.

  • men 93.4% 71 students
  • women 6.6% 5 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 37% 28 students
  • 20-21 24% 18 students
  • 22-24 12% 9 students
  • 25-29 8% 6 students
  • 40-49 8% 6 students
  • 30-34 7% 5 students
  • 50-64 4% 3 students
  • 35-39 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)