Berkshire Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	17%

Located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Berkshire CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Berkshire Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Berkshire Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Berkshire CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Berkshire CC is reported to be 17%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Berkshire CC is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Berkshire CC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,492

Cost of attendance at Berkshire Community College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,520

Cost of attendance at Berkshire Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Berkshire Community College received on average $5,846 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,846

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	66	47%	$5,187	$342,351
Other Federal Grant	82	59%	$4,979	$408,312
State Grant/Scholarships	94	67%	$2,418	$227,279
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	78	56%	$1,071	$83,523
Total Grant & Scholarships	123	88%	$5,846	$719,114

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Berkshire Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Berkshire Community College students is 17.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.3%.

17.4%

white 18.6% 19 students
unknown 30.8% 4 students
hispanic 10.5% 2 students

Service Offerings

Berkshire Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Berkshire Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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