School Highlights
Berkshire Community College serves 1,465 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,465 students
- In-state tuition: $4,658
- Out-state tuition: $10,274
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 212 teachers has grown by 120% over five years.
Berkshire Community College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
212 staff
290 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Berkshire Community College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Berkshire Community College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,465 students
2,732 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
419 students
1,152 students
# Part-Time Students
1,046 students
1,580 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
923 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
419 students
1,092 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,046 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
74%
55%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,658 is more than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,274 is more than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,658
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,274
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Berkshire Community College cost?
Berkshire Community College's tuition is approximately $4,658 for In-State students and $10,274 for Out-State students.
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