Berkshire Community College

1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5786 - View a map of this school Map

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  • Berkshire Community College
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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 945 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,280 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 2,225 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 58% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 30% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,543 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 34% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,504 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 11% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $830 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 25% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,478 $3,129

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: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Boston Public Library fetes Pittsfield son (Berkshire Eagle)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 02:55:21 pm
    The Boston Public Library will honor a Pittsfield native for his 25 years of service on Nov. 20 in a celebration at the historic Bates Hall in Copley Square.
  • Candidates shy away from county debate (North Adams Transcript)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:59:38 am
    New England Newspapers PITTSFIELD -- The likelihood of the four Democratic candidates vying for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s seat coming to Berkshire County to debate seems like a long shot as several candidates have recently hedged about their appearance. Last month, WBRK "Talk Berkshires" host Sherman Baldwin teamed up with the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce to propose a
  • BCC Professor Speaks Zebra mussels: Another view (Berkshire Eagle)
    posted on November 10, 2009 at 03:39:39 pm
    PITTSFIELD -- Many see zebra mussels as an environmental threat, an invader of the most virulent kind. Others see it as a hazard, just waiting to scrape swimmers and choke boat engines.
  • State DSAC assistance center to support local schools (North Adams Transcript)
    posted on November 10, 2009 at 06:11:02 am
    New England Newspapers PITTSFIELD -- On Monday, Berkshire County became the first of six regions in the commonwealth to launch a state District & School Assistance Center. Going by the acronym DSAC, the new initiative of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), is aimed at providing regionally-based professional development, training and planning assistance to
  • Zebra mussels: Another view (Berkshire Eagle)
    posted on November 10, 2009 at 02:58:43 am
    Monday, Nov. 09 PITTSFIELD - Many see zebra mussels as an environmental threat, an invader of the most virulent kind.

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