Bristol Community College
About Bristol Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Bristol Community College teaches in Fall River and across southeastern Massachusetts. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and it trains students for the offshore wind industry being built off the coast.
Founded
1965
Location
Fall River, Massachusetts
Students
6,083
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
22.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,832
Out-of-state: $10,776
Avg Net Price
$5,547
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,663
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
22.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
54.4%
Transfer Out
7%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$10.1K
Class Size
Medium
The 22.5% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,832
In-State
$10,776
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,168
After Financial Aid
$5,547
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,550
Receive Grants
46.2%
Take Loans
25.2%
Tuition is $5,832/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,547.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Bristol Community College fund their education.
While in School
46.2%
Get Grants
Free money
25.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,409
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,243
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$87/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,243, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Bristol Community College.
Gender
66.9%
Female
33%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,083
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50.7%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
41.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 67% of the student body. 50.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,083
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Bristol Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 80 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
80
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
50% / 50%
40
Men
40
Women
3
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Bristol Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,663
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
289 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$71K
74 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$32K
56 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$36K
36 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$34K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
—
32 grads
Median earnings are $39K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.