Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002176
- Phone: (508) 531-1000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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81%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,824Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Bristol Community College (Bristol)
131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA
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.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Bristol accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $10 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $580-$690
- Out-of-State: $5,500-$6,624
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $210-$250 per unit
- Out-of-State: $410-$490 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 81% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 72% | $4,483 |
Receiving Student Loans | 30% | $3,585 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bristol Community College may offer student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Bristol Community College
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Massage Therapy & Bodywork Program
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
Campus: Bristol Community College - New Bedford Campus
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
- * Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 2012)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Bristol Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Design (C)
Education
Engineering
- Engineering (A)
Engineering Technology
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Sign Language (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
- Liberal Arts (A)
Precision Production
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (A, C)
- Human Services (C)
Security and Protective Services
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bristol Community College.
- Community College of Rhode Island in Providence, RI (18 miles away)
- Quincy College in Weston, MA (37 miles away)
- Quinebaug Valley Community College in Waterbury, CT (40 miles away)
- Cape Cod Community College in Boston, MA (40 miles away)
- Massachusetts Bay Community College in Boston, MA (42 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- See all colleges in Massachusetts
- Find out what other community colleges are located in Massachusetts
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002176
- Phone: (508) 531-1000
- School Homepage