County of Monmouth
Higher Education

Brookdale Community College

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners founded Brookdale Community College in 1967. The main campus is located in Lincroft. In addition, there are regional locations in Freehold, Hazlet, Long Branch, Neptune and Wall. Brookdale Community College is fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Education.

Brookdale offers associate degrees in over 50 programs, plus noncredit classes in many areas of personal and professional interest. www.brookdalecc.edu

Other higher education opportunities include:

  • Monmouth County has one major university. Monmouth University, a private institution of higher learning, located in West Long Branch, NJ. 
    www.monmouth.edu
  • The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers, offers courses at the Brookdale Community College Campus, located at 765 Newman Springs Rd. in Lincroft.
    www.rutgers.edu/