Berkshire Community College

1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Tel: (413) 499-4660

www.berkshirecc.edu

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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 (2023-24)

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

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

212 staff

290 staff

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School Calendar

Link to 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

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Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

419 students

1,152 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,046 students

1,580 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

923 students

309 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

419 students

1,092 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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42 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,046 students

1,182 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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417 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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443 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

16%

% Black

12%

13%

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% White

74%

55%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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Diversity Score

0.43

0.65

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

21%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.96%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$31,800

$35,500

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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

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$10,274

$9,401

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

84%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$12,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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77%

SAT Reading

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540

SAT Math

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535

SAT Writing

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480

ACT Composite

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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.

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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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