Bunker Hill Community College
About Bunker Hill Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Bunker Hill Community College is the largest community college in Massachusetts, teaching in Charlestown and Chelsea, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and nursing are its largest programs, and its students come from more than a hundred countries.
Founded
1973
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Students
8,612
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
13.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,168
Out-of-state: $11,112
Avg Net Price
$7,818
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$47,618
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
13.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.5%
Transfer Out
6%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
25.1%
$/Student
$8.0K
Class Size
Large
The 13.2% graduation rate is below average, but 66.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,168
In-State
$11,112
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,016
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,899
After Financial Aid
$7,818
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,120
Receive Grants
37.9%
Take Loans
9.4%
Tuition is $6,168/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,818.
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 Bunker Hill Community College fund their education.
While in School
37.9%
Get Grants
Free money
9.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,321
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, 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 Bunker Hill Community College.
Gender
59.3%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,612
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
54.9%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
39.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 54.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 8.4% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
8,612
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
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
Bunker Hill Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 101 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
101
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
60% / 40%
61
Men
40
Women
3
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Bunker Hill Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$47,618
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$38K
122 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$35K
104 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
69 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$37K
61 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$76K
47 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Science
$30K
43 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $48K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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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.