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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 |
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| 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 |
3,145 students |
1,006 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
3,782 students |
1,439 students |
| Total Enrollment |
6,927 students |
2,141 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
50% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
28% |
46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,695 |
$2,840 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
29% |
29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,195 |
$1,254 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
2% |
12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$595 |
$1,160 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
20% |
38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,177 |
$3,108 |
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- Bristol Community College is a two-year, comprehensive community college offering career and transfer programs of study that lead to associate degrees or certificates.
- More than 90 programs of study lead to an associate degree in science, associate degree in arts, associate in applied science or a certificate.
- BCC's attractive campus on Elsbree Street in Fall River offers students access to some of the most modern equipment and resources available to support and enrich their education. The College's nine buildings, plus the Star Store campus in downtown New Bedford, house these varied resources.
- The College's high-tech labs and courses stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing environment. Ample on-campus computer facilities, updated science labs, the latest in teaching technology, distance learning opportunities and more allow you to take maximum advantage of technology's power.
- Bristol Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Accreditation by this association indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
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