More than half of BCC students are adult learners.
Are you an adult learner, or thinking of becoming one? You're in good company. More than half of the students enrolled in classes at BCC are adult learners. You'll find everyone from retirees and military veterans to parents and those simply looking for a career change. Our small class sizes are designed to help every student succeed.
Join BCC for a full slate of classes or just one at a time, and gain the skills you'll need to succeed in today's workforce — all at an affordable price. Your advisors and teachers will help you every step of the way, at a learning pace right for you.
Begin at BCC
Getting Started
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2022–2023 College CatalogView BCC's 2022-2023 College Catalog to learn about the wide array of associate degrees and certificates we offer. |
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 |
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*Estimation based on a full-time 12 credit-per-term Massachusetts resident schedule. Book and supply costs vary by program. |
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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.