How much is the BCC tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, BCC's tuition & fees is $5,612 for Massachusetts residents and $11,228 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $24,562 for Massachusetts residents and $30,178 for out-of-state students when a student lives off-campus.
BCC Tuition & Expenses
| 2022-2023 Rate |
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| Massachusetts Residents Tuition & Fees | $5,612 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $11,228 |
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| Books & Supplies Costs | $1,200 |
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| Off-campus Room & Board | $12,600 |
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| Off-campus Expenses | $5,150 |
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| 2023-2024 Estimates |
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| Massachusetts Residents Tuition & Fees | $5,735 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $11,349 |
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Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to 2-4 years schools nationwide, BCC' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $12,960. Compared to public, 2-4 years colleges in Massachusetts, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $16,276.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Berkshire Community College | $5,612 | $11,228 |
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| U.S. 2-4 Years Colleges | $18,672 |
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| Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
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| Private Schools | $20,937 |
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| Massachusetts 2-4 Years Colleges | $28,605 |
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| Public Schools | $10,313 | $16,276 |
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| Private Schools | $32,435 |
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Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between BCC and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, 2-4 years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield, MA | $5,612 | $11,228 |
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| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | $5,352 | $10,920 |
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| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | $5,688 | $11,472 |
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| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | $5,974 | $10,918 |
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Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Berkshire Community College has increased by 7.91% over the past 10 years from $10,294 to $11,228.
The living costs increased by 9.57% last year and 21.45% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Berkshire Community College, 1,461 students (98%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $5,247.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at BCC is $24,931 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 141 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $6,802 and the average amount of student loans is $5,066.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Student Population
Berkshire Community College has a total of 1,367 students (all undergraduate). By gender, there are 490 male students and 963 female students attending BCC. The school offers online degree programs and 359 students enrolled online exclusively (26.26% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
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| Undergraduate | 1,453 |
490 | 963 |
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Directory & Academic Information
| Directory Information |
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| Address | 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA |
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| Phone | 413-499-4660 |
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| WEB | www.berkshirecc.edu |
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| Degree & Programs |
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| Degree | Undergraduate |
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| Program Offered | 34 Programs |
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| Academic Stats |
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| Student Population | 1,367 |
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| Graduation Rate | 16% |
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| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
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| Retention Rate | 56% (Full-time), 37% (Part-time) |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 10 to 1 |
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| Faculty & Staffs |
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| Number of Faculties | 61 (Full-time), 89 (Part-time) |
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| Number of Staffs | 193 (Full-time), 162 (Part-time) |
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| Average Faculty Salary | $64,690 |
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| Average Staff Salary | $69,510 |
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