Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA, 02720-7395 - 
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As a learning resource for education and workforce development in southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol Community College provides programs that nurture the region's economic health and wellbeing and enable individuals to make productive life choices. These programs are characterized by a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences; an emphasis on practical, employment-oriented education in allied health, engineering and technology, and business; and workforce development from adult literacy to advanced technology skills. To serve a population rich in ethnic and linguistic diversity, and to address the education and training needs of an area who economic base is shifting from unskilled manufacturing to high-skilled service and technology industries, the College offers comprehensive developmental education and adult literacy services in a learner-centered, supportive community. The College also develops active partnerships with business and industry, public schools, colleges and universities, and social service agencies to maintain relevance and effectiveness of all credit and noncredit programming. ...
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| County | Bristol 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 | 3,806 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 4,294 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 8,100 students | 2,213 students |
| Tuition | 3192 | - |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 50% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 28% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,695 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 29% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,195 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 2% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $595 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 20% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,177 | $3,129 |
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Bristol Community College is a public two-year, comprehensive community college offering more than 120 career and transfer programs of study that lead to associate's degrees or certificates in liberal arts, healthcare, business, engineering technology, and public safety. A learner-centered, supportive community, BCC enrolls more than 8,000 students in credit programs in four locations as well as online through the eLearning program, and hundreds more in noncredit courses and programs. Founded in 1965, BCC is the leading resource for education and workforce development in southeastern Massachusetts, continually providing programs that nurture the region's economic health and well-being and enable individuals to make productive life choices.
- Profile last updated: 03/23/2009.
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- Engagements (The Standard-Times)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:13:28 am
Clough-Houle — Delmar and Joyce Clough of Dartmouth are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Joy, to Jeffrey Michael Houle, son of Leo Houle of North Smithfield and Sharon Houle of Uxbridge. - The Spindle City Ballet announces annual production of The Nutcracker (The Standard-Times)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 05:23:28 pm
FALL RIVER — Spindle City Ballet is proud to be performing its 15th annual production of The Nutcracker for its devoted fans on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 and 7 p.m. and - Retired trooper seeks sheriff's seat (Fall River Herald News)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:38:15 am
NEW BEDFORD — Surrounded by correctional and law enforcement officers Tuesday, retired State Trooper Alan Garcia officially announced his candidacy for the 2010 Bristol County sheriff race. - BCC to host 'iron pour' Thursday (The Standard-Times)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:03:56 am
FALL RIVER — Bristol Community College Art instructor Erik Durant plans to demonstrate the primeval practice of metal casting when the school's art department hosts The Iron Guild from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday behind the Commonwealth College Center on... - Estrela-Vital wedding (The Standard-Times)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 05:10:28 am
NEW BEDFORD — Ana Sofia Vital and Eric Estrela were married July 18 at Mount Carmel Church by the Rev. John Oliveira.
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