As a learning resource for education and workforce development in southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol Community College provides programs that nurture the region's economic health and wellbeing and enable individuals to make productive life choices. These programs are characterized by a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences; an emphasis on practical, employment-oriented education in allied health, engineering and technology, and business; and workforce development from adult literacy to advanced technology skills. To serve a population rich in ethnic and linguistic diversity, and to address the education and training needs of an area who economic base is shifting from unskilled manufacturing to high-skilled service and technology industries, the College offers comprehensive developmental education and adult literacy services in a learner-centered, supportive community. The College also develops active partnerships with business and industry, public schools, colleges and universities, and social service agencies to maintain relevance and effectiveness of all credit and noncredit programming.
School Highlights
Bristol Community College serves 6,851 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,851 students
In-state tuition: $4,178
Out-state tuition: $9,122
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 35%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Bristol Community College has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Bristol Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,851 students
2,446 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,971 students
1,218 students
# Part-Time Students
3,880 students
1,228 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
65%
48%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
College Completion Rate
20%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,000
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,178 is less than the state average of $6,343. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,122 is less than the state average of $10,767. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,178
$6,343
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,122
$10,767
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$11,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,200
$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
Bristol Community College is a public two-year, comprehensive
community college offering more than 120 career and transfer
programs of study that lead to associate's degrees or certificates
in liberal arts, healthcare, business, engineering technology, and
public safety. A learner-centered, supportive community, BCC
enrolls more than 8,000 students in credit programs in four
locations as well as online through the eLearning program, and
hundreds more in noncredit courses and programs. Founded in 1965,
BCC is the leading resource for education and workforce development
in southeastern Massachusetts, continually providing programs that
nurture the region's economic health and well-being and enable
individuals to make productive life choices.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,851 students
In-state tuition: $4,178
Out-state tuition: $9,122
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 35%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Massachusetts public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,343 per year for in-state students and $10,767 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $29,755 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
