More than half of all BCC students are adult learners.
Did you know that more than half of all students at BCC are adult learners? The College offers a diversity of thought and small class sizes to help each and every one of our students succeed.
Join BCC for a debt-free future, and gain the skills you'll need to succeed in today's workforce. BCC is the Berkshire's Community College, and we are here to help every resident get ahead with new job skills and new career opportunities.
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Getting Started
Fall Course ListingSometimes it's nice to just see it in black and white. View a PDF of the Fall 2022 Credit Course Listing. |
Course Search ToolCheck out all of the current available courses through our Self Service tool. Search by semester, department, faculty, and more. |
2021–2022 College CatalogCheck out BCC's 2021 - 2022 College Catalog to learn about the wide array of associate degrees and certificates available to you. |
Annual Tuition
BCC’s reasonable costs and outstanding faculty and programs make it a great value in higher education.
Estimated Student Bill |
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Tuition | $624 |
Fees | $4,868 |
Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
Total* | $6,692 |
*Estimation based on a full-time 12 credit-per-term Massachusetts resident schedule. Book and supply costs vary by program. |
Understanding Tuition Costs
The cost-per-credit depends on several factors. To make it easier, we've broken down the various costs that make up your tuition.
A More Accurate Estimate
Answering a few simple questions will get you an estimated breakdown of your annual fees.
Comparing Costs
Below are some of the most popular schools BCC students transfer to after receiving their associate's degree. Here is what you can save - on tuition and fees alone, leaving aside room & board - if you attend BCC for your first two years.
The cost of tuition and fees at BCC for a full-time, in-state student is $6,692 per year.
Institution |
Them |
Us |
Yearly Savings |
---|---|---|---|
Williams College | $57,280 | $6,692 | $50,588 |
Boston University | $55,892 | $6,692 | $49,200 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $55,378 | $6,692 | $48,686 |
Smith College | $54,224 | $6,692 | $47,532 |
Northeastern University | $53,506 | $6,692 | $46,814 |
Mount Holyoke College | $52,258 | $6,692 | $45,566 |
Springfield College | $39,305 | $6,692 | $32,613 |
Western New England University | $37,992 | $6,692 | $31,300 |
Johnson & Wales University — Providence | $33,404 | $6,692 | $26,712 |
UMass Amherst | $16,389 | $6,692 | $9,697 |
UMass Lowell | $15,648 | $6,692 | $8,956 |
UMass Boston | $14,167 | $6,692 | $7,475 |
UMass Dartmouth | $13,921 | $6,692 | $7,229 |
Salem State University | $11,284 | $6,692 | $4,592 |
MCLA | $10,734 | $6,692 | $4,042 |
Westfield State University | $10,429 | $6,692 | $3,737 |
Fitchburg State University | $10,355 | $6,692 | $3,663 |
Framingham State University | $10,335 | $6,692 | $3,643 |
Worcester State University | $10,161 | $6,692 | $3,469 |
Source: CollegeBoard.com tuition & fees for the 2019-2020 academic year. These costs are for tuition and fees only. They do not include the cost of books, educational supplies or room and board.