Berkshire Community College
Berkshire Community College is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. BCC was established back in 1960, and it now serves over 3,000 students. The school motto of “start here, go anywhere” rings very true with the variety of transfer opportunities that are available to students. Students will be able to earn associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas in various fields at BCC. The associate degrees will have various transfer options to larger four-year universities, allowing students to continue their education in the pursuit of a higher degree. BCC has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is also well-known for having many club sports and other extracurricular activities for students to take part in.
The BCC nursing program is thought of very highly and has been helping students in the area to pursue their dreams for years. BCC has a practical nursing program for those who wish to become LPNs, as well as an associate degree in nursing program. There is also a bachelor degree program that is made available through a partnership with the University of Massachusetts. There are many different opportunities for prospective nurses at this school, and current nurses will also be able to further their educations here. The programs are approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students1,847 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate57% |
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25 miles away |
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31 miles away |
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36 miles away |
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39 miles away |
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Northwestern Connecticut Community College
40 miles away |
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Springfield Technical Community College
45 miles away |
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Capital Community College
58 miles away |
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Dutchess Community College
59 miles away |
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SUNY Ulster
59 miles away |
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Fulton-Montgomery Community College
61 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1964 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $213/credit | |
| In State Students | $213/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $447/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,585 | $9,585 | $20,115 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,910 | $14,910 | $31,290 |
| BSN | 125 | $26,625 | $26,625 | $55,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 67% of Berkshire Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,819 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,041 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 55% | $1,692 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $1,197 |
| Federal Student Loans | 17% | $4,917 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,448
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,041 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,141 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,088 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,568 |
| Over $110,000$14,842 |
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Student Population
1,847
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,151
Women
696
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
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Hispanic |
8% |
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Black/African American |
7% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.
