Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Fall River, Massachusetts. BCC was founded in 1965 and enrolls 6,283 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at BCC! Love music or performing? Perform with one of BCC's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? BCC students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at BCC, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? BCC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at BCC on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at BCC on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to BCC for Fall 2022 is September 7.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by July 13.

Is BCC a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer sense of what BCC offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

BCC Acceptance Rate 2021

It is not competitive to get into BCC. BCC admitted 88% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 3,337 students applied to BCC and 2,922 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at BCC

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for BCC Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

BCC's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. BCC's endowment was valued at $10.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, BCC spends about $4,648 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at BCC

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at BCC. Based on this information, how does BCC sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is BCC a good school for you?

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Where is BCC?

BCC is located in the urban setting of Fall River, Massachusetts, less than an hour from Providence.

If you want to see BCC for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 24 to Fall River, or book a flight to the nearest airport, T.F. Green.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what BCC and Fall River are like without leaving home.

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