Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-0578 - View a map of this school Map
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Our mission is to provide quality education to the communities we serve. Small classrooms with one-on-one attention, experienced faculty, and a strong commitment to academic excellence will give you the tools you need to compete in today's workplace - and tomorrow's.


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  Berkshire Community College Community College Avg.
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County Berkshire County, MA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 923 students 1,000 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,405 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 2,328 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 57% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 36% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,561 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 31% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,470 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 8% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $730 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 19% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,220 $3,048
School Notes:
  • BCC is a public, non-residential, community college awarding degree (Associate in Art (AA) and Associate in Science (AS)) or certificate programs. The college has approximately 148 full- and part-time faculty plus 156 full- and part-time professional, support, and technical staff. Over 2,400 students regularly enroll at BCC each year.
  • BCC offers more than 40 credit programs, with courses ranging from Anatomy to Zoology and everything in between as well as non-credit career training programs and enrichment courses for people of all ages.
  • Approximately 54% of BCC's students are elected to continue their education at baccalaureate institutions. 345 students (including graduates and others) transferred to 115 colleges and universities throughout the country including RPI, Syracuse University, Arizona State, Skidmore, and Boston University. BCC students most frequently transfer to UMass/Amherst, MCLA, Westfield State, Williams, Mt. Holyoke, and Smith.
  • The college is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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