- 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 1,694 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,694 students
- In-state tuition: $4,658
- Out-state tuition: $10,274
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Berkshire Community College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
92 staff
92 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Berkshire Community College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Berkshire Community College diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,694 students
2,044 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
356 students
952 students
# Part-Time Students
1,338 students
1,353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,694 students
1,694 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
356 students
819 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,338 students
1,353 students
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
68%
42%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
22%
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 19% 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 8% 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
91%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,624
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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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School
Location
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Quick Facts
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(413) 644-4400
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Enrollment: 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Private-state tuition: $48,551 Minority enrollment: 55%
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