Berkeley City College
- Berkeley City College (BCC), an innovative and caring learning community. We are deeply committed to sustaining our student-centered learning environment, as we continue to foster partnerships with our community’s business, educational, civic, and nonprofit organizations. We take pride in programs that address the needs and learning styles of all students, and which help contribute to underrepresented populations’ success in college. BCC will provide you with a unique, dynamic and rewarding learning environment. Our students, faculty and staff reflect the ethnic and economic diversity of our community and, from a broader perspective, that of California’s community colleges. You can choose from majors in a variety of areas, including American Sign Language, Accounting, Art, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, English, Global Studies, Office Technology, Liberal Arts, Multimedia Arts, Psychology, Public and Human Services, Sociology, Spanish and Spanish Medical Interpreting. Internships in the sciences and community service opportunities will enhance your education. All prepare you for employment, improve your skills or allow you to continue your education at a four-year institution.
School Highlights
Berkeley City College serves 5,644 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 5,644 students
- In-state tuition: $1,144
- Out-state tuition: $6,256
- Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Berkeley City College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 186 teachers has grown by 121% over five years.
Berkeley City College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
186 staff
308 staff
Student Body
The student population of Berkeley City College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has decreased from 56:1 over five years.
The Berkeley City College diversity score of 0.82 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,644 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,466 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
4,178 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
12%
% Hispanic
26%
47%
% Black
15%
6%
% White
21%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
7%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.82
0.70
College Completion Rate
25%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,144 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,256 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,144
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,256
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,675
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,026
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Vista is a premier, diverse student-centered learning community, dedicated to academic excellence, collaboration, innovation, and transformation. Vista, one of California's 107 community colleges, is located at 2020 Milvia Street in downtown Berkeley, in one of the world's great education centers. It is only two blocks from the University of California at Berkeley. Model Programs in American Sign Language, biotechnology, business, computer information systems, the liberal arts and social sciences, place Vista on the cutting edge of community college education in California. Classes convene at the college's urban setting in downtown Berkeley and at the University of California. Vista Community College offers a wide variety of financial aid programs and services to help you meet your educational costs. The college participates in the Federal Pell Grant Program, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program (SEOG), the Federal College-Work Study Program, and the Board of Governors Waiver Program (BOGEFW). Vista Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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