Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College Overview

Bristol Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Fall River, Massachusetts. BCC was founded in 1965 and currently enrolls around 5,977 students per year year, including 5,977 undergrads.

📆 Mark your calendar! September 7, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from BCC by July 13.

There are many ways for students to get involved at BCC!

Interested in music or performing? At BCC you can perform with one of the university'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.

BCC does not have any greek life opportunties.

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.

Is BCC a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer look at what BCC offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at BCC

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

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for BCC Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with BCC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at BCC

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

For information on BCC's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at BCC.

Based on this information, does BCC seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school 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 Bristol Community College Located?

BCC is located in the city of Fall River, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Providence.

If you are interested in seeing 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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