- Berkshire Community College is a public community college in Berkshire County, Massachusetts with its primary campus in Pittsfield. It also has a satellite campus in Great Barrington and classroom spaces in the city of Pittsfield.
School Highlights
Berkshire Community College serves 1,842 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,842 students
- In-state tuition: $4,658
- Out-state tuition: $10,274
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 212 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Berkshire Community College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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 grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Berkshire Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,842 students
2,687 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
459 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
1,383 students
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
184 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
459 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,383 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
21%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
67%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
45%
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 15% 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 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,658
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,274
$9,401
Tuition Notes
$223 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
- 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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The nearest community college to Berkshire Community College is Bard College at Simon's Rock (18.1 miles away)
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