Berkshire Community College
School Highlights
Berkshire Community College serves 1,627 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,627 students
- In-state tuition: $4,658
- Out-state tuition: $10,274
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 212 teachers has grown by 107% over five years.
Berkshire Community College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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
212 staff
285 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Berkshire Community College has declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Berkshire Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,627 students
2,446 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
517 students
1,218 students
# Part-Time Students
1,110 students
1,228 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
20%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
69%
48%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
College Completion Rate
19%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,658 is less than the state average of $6,343. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,274 is less than the state average of $10,767. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,658
$6,343
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,274
$10,767
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,095
$11,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
70%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
8
Source: 2020 (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.
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