Berkshire Community College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
2,503

Full + Part time Students
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio
$6,387

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded in 1960, BCC was the first community college established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Today, there are 15 community colleges throughout the state. During its first 12 years, BCC was located in downtown Pittsfield in a former junior high school made available by the city. There, enrollment grew from 153 to 1,222 students. Berkshire Community College (BCC) strives to place higher education within reach of all residents of Berkshire County and beyond. BCC is committed to access, academic excellence, student success, and leadership in the community.

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Overview

Total Faculty	53
Full-Time Undergraduate	922
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,581
Transfer Students	157
Programs	27 Programs
Courses	500 Courses
Transfer Agreements	8 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	946 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$4,678
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,294
Books and Supplies	$840
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	58%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$3,107
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	66%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$3,280

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Almost everyone is eligible for some form of financial aid to help pay for college, including part-time, day or evening, online and non-traditional students. Financial aid may come in the form of grants (“freemoney”), loans, or both. We accept FAFSA financial aid applications all year long. However, students who file their FAFSA by May 1st each year will benefit from priority awarding and can receive up to $1,000 more in state funds.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Not published.
Official Transcripts:

Request that an official copy of your high school transcript be sent to BCC Admissions. If you received a GED, have a copy of your test scores sent to BCC. If you have attended any other college or university, you must have official transcripts sent.
SAT Scores:

Not published.
Application Fee:

There is a $10 application fee for Massachusetts residents, and a $35 fee for all out-of-state or foreign students.
Apply Here:

http://www.berkshirecc.edu/ApplicationForAdmission

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Not published.
Credits (Min/Max):

Not published.