BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (B.C.C.)

  • 777 Elsbree St
  • Fall River, MA 02720
  • OPEID College Code: 00217600
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  • General Phone: (508) 678-2811
  • President: John J. Sbrega, Phd.
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 8,767
  • College Alias: B.C.C.
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Bristol Community College - Details
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Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security

About

Bristol Community College, located in Fall River, Massachusetts, was founded in 1995 by the Massachusetts Board of Regional Community Colleges. The school serves over 11,000 credit seeking students per year, and over 17,000 non-credit students per year.  The school offers over 100 programs of study to provide residents and students educational opportunities in their desired field of study.

 

Academics

Bristol Community College offers a variety of programs and courses in order to provide students with as many educational possibilities as possible. Academic programs will provide an associate degree with the ability to transfer to a four year institution upon completion. Certificate and associate degree vocational and career programs provide individuals with the opportunity to develop skills necessary to immediately enter the work force. Adult education and continuing education programs assist individuals in receiving a basic education or to fulfill requirements for recertification or licensure. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to take courses in topics they find interesting without credit.

 

Programs offered include:

 

Admissions and Financial Aid

Enrollment at Bristol Community College is open to all applicants regardless of previous education. Individuals interested in registering at BCC should complete and submit the application and prepare for their classes to begin. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Individuals interested or in need of financial aid may contact the financial aid office for assistance. Students applying for financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as it will be used to determine financial aid eligibility. 

 
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
    Mission Statement
  • As a learning resource for education and workforce development in southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol Community College provides programs that nurture the region's economic health and wellbeing and enable individuals to make productive life choices. These programs are characterized by a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences; an emphasis on practical, employment-oriented education in allied health, engineering and technology, and business; and workforce development from adult literacy to advanced technology skills. To serve a population rich in ethnic and linguistic diversity, and to address the education and training needs of an area whose economic base is shifting from unskilled manufacturing to high-skilled service and technology industries, the College offers comprehensive developmental education and adult literacy services in a learner-centered, supportive community. The College also develops active partnerships with business and industry, public schools, colleges and universities, and social service agencies to maintain relevance and effectiveness of all credit and noncredit programming.
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Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Two-Year
 
 
 
Bristol Community College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving24%36%37%2%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,939$3,563$1,144$1,045
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)8.6%8.8%8.5%
Number in Default544738
Number in Repayment623529444
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,578$3,012$3,012
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,578$3,012$3,012
Out of State Tuition and Fees$8,522$8,028$7,956
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$3,000$3,000$3,000
Other Expenses$2,950$2,950$2,950
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,950$2,950$2,950
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$4,578$4,012$4,012
In-State$4,578$4,012$4,012
Out of State$9,522$9,028$8,956
Off Campus
In-District$10,528$9,962$9,962
In-State$10,528$9,962$9,962
Out of State$15,472$14,978$14,906
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,528$6,962$6,962
In-State$7,528$6,962$6,962
Out of State$12,472$11,978$11,906
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Bookkeeping5-
Business Administration-54
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other-7
Commerce-66
Fashion Merchandising2-
Information Resources Management, Cio Training13-
International Business1-
Office Management1-
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations1-
Tourism and Travel Services Management1-
 
Communication Technology
Communications Technologies and Support Services, Other1-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-16
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-21
Computer and Information Systems Security4-
Computer Programming, Other3-
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other7-
Information Technology1-
Web and Digital Design2-
Word Processing5-
 
Education
Early Childhood Education1-
Education, Other7-
Elementary Education-30
Kindergarten and Preschool Education-23
 
Engineering
Engineering-14
Surveying Engineering2-
 
Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technologies, Other2-
Drafting and Design11-
Engineering Technologies, Other-21
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology1-
Industrial Technology1-
Surveying Technology1-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
American Sign Language-4
Language Interpretation and Translation8-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other7-
Clinical Laboratory Technician-11
Dental Hygiene-22
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other18-
Massage Therapy13-
Medical Office Administration2-
Medical Transcription6-
Nursing-70
Occupational Therapist Assistant-15
Medical Records Technology-4
Medical Assistant15-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Administrative Assistant2-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-140
Liberal Arts-107
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts, Other-8
Personal and Culinary Services, Other48-
Personal Grooming Arts, Other-4
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration and Social Service, Other3-
Social Work-24
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-68
Law Enforcement Administration72-
Fire-Fighting-8
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art4-
Fine Studio Arts-16
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 8,767
  • Undergraduate: 8,767
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 3,538 Female: 5,229
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 3,538 Female: 5,229
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 4,315 Part-Time: 4,452
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 4,315 Part-Time: 4,452
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien150.2%
American Indian500.6%
Black5336%
Asian1622%
Hispanic4005%
White6,35873%
Unknown1,24914%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 183764%
Ages 18-192,56129%
Ages 20-211,71420%
Ages 22-241,12913%
Ages 25-291,07312%
Ages 30-345827%
Ages 35-394065%
Ages 40-496197%
Ages 50-652843%
Age Over 65230.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees885354531
Faculty Status556107449
Tenured Faculty6161-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service556107449
Primarily Instruction556107449
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6161-
Other Professionals665412
Technical and/or Paraprofessional20213270
Clerical And Secretarial1066244
Skilled Crafts981
Service and/or Maintenance28235
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,569 (107)$59,544 (37)$58,053 (70)
Professor$63,608 (63)$66,494 (23)$61,949 (40)
Associate Professor$54,848 (13)$53,898 (3)$55,133 (10)
Assistant Professor$51,252 (20)$48,228 (6)$52,548 (14)
Instructor$47,404 (11)$44,545 (5)$49,787 (6)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,569 (107)$59,544 (37)$58,053 (70)
Professor$63,608 (63)$66,494 (23)$61,949 (40)
Associate Professor$54,848 (13)$53,898 (3)$55,133 (10)
Assistant Professor$51,252 (20)$48,228 (6)$52,548 (14)
Instructor$47,404 (11)$44,545 (5)$49,787 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes663531
Unduplicated Athletes663531
Basketball261313
Soccer402218
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$6,000$6,000
Assistant Coaches-$3,200$3,200
 
Coaches
All Coaches844
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students14%
 
By Gender
Male11%
Female16%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian14%
Black12%
Asian5%
Hispanic11%
White15%
Unknown10%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related-2
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