Berkshire Community College

1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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School Highlights

Berkshire Community College serves 2,230 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Berkshire Community College(MA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty96 staff96 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Berkshire Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Berkshire Community College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,230 students3,428 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:126:1
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# Full-Time Students751 students1,076 students
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# Part-Time Students1,479 students2,352 students
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
6%
12%
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% Black
4%
12%
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% White
85%
61%
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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Diversity Score0.270.59
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College Completion Rate
19%
18%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,800$35,500
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,658 is more than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,658$4,424
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,274$9,401
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid89%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,450$11,450
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,300$5,000
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Berkshire Community College is Bard College at Simon's Rock (18.1 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 2,230 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,658
  • Out-state tuition: $10,274
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
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Did You Know?
For Massachusetts public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $26,142 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Massachusetts community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Massachusetts is Bunker Hill Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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