Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution of higher education offering programs and courses of study including Arts and Science, nursing and allied health, domestic and international business, hospitality and culinary arts, early childhood development, electronics and computer applications. The college supports open access to post-secondary education by providing a range of educational opportunities that include distance learning, self-directed learning and an honors program. The college offers an entry-level assessment program for new incoming students, a sound foundation in developmental studies and, for non-native English speaking students, a variety of levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.
School Highlights
Bunker Hill Community College serves 9,924 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 9,924 students
In-state tuition: $3,384
Out-state tuition: $8,328
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 77%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Bunker Hill Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Bunker Hill Community College diversity score of 0.82 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,924 students
2,732 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
3,459 students
1,152 students
# Part-Time Students
6,465 students
1,580 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
737 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,459 students
1,092 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,465 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
417 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
16%
% Black
22%
13%
% White
23%
55%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
8%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.82
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,384 is less than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,328 is less than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,384
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,328
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,450
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
A multi-campus urban institution, Bunker Hill Community
College's main campus is situated on 42 acres in the historic
Charlestown neighborhood of Boston. The college has a branch campus
in Chelsea in what was once the historic Old Post Office Building
in Bellingham Square. Satellite campuses are located in Cambridge,
Chinatown, Revere, Somerville and South End. Founded in 1973 by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BHCC enrolls more than 7,800
students in day, evening, weekend, web-based and distance learning
courses and programs. The college offers more than 65 associate
degree and certificate programs that prepare students for
successful employment and transfer to four-year universities.
Internationally recognized for development of individualized and
alternative methods of instruction, BHCC is a leader in distance
learning technologies that enhance and strengthen the learning
environment. The college also has expansive course offerings in
English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education. For many
students, Bunker Hill Community College's degree and certificate
programs in the health care professions, business, computers or
culinary arts are the roads to success. Others see BHCC as a good
way to begin their careers in higher education. Bunker Hill
Community College graduates seeking advanced degrees have
transferred to four-year institutions such as UMass, Suffolk, Yale,
Tufts, MIT, Wellesley and many other colleges and universities. One
of the largest colleges in the state's community college system,
BHCC incorporates multi-cultural and international perspectives in
its courses, programs and institutional climate. With students from
more than 90 countries, and students of color comprising more than
half of the student's population, BHCC is one of the most diverse
and cosmopolitan colleges in New England. The average age of
students is 28, nearly two-thirds are women and the majority of all
students work while attending college. An expansive array of
student services support the varied needs of the BHCC
students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bunker Hill Community College cost?
Bunker Hill Community College's tuition is approximately $3,384 for In-State students and $8,328 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 9,924 students
In-state tuition: $3,384
Out-state tuition: $8,328
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 77%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
