Bristol Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Fall River, MA
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Overview

Total enrollment

6,950
Bristol Community College overview
Bristol Community College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Bristol Community College's main campus is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, approximately 50 miles south of Boston and 30 miles east of Providence, Rhode Island. The 65-acre suburban campus features modern academic buildings and laboratory facilities, including the recently constructed John J. Sbrega Health and Science Building, which houses state-of-the-art healthcare and science laboratories. Founded in 1965, BCC operates as an open-enrollment institution serving the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with additional locations in New Bedford, Attleboro, and Taunton. The college offers over 130 career and transfer programs, with particularly strong offerings in healthcare, engineering technology, and business administration. While primarily a commuter institution, BCC maintains active student life programming and career development services for its diverse student population.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

Massachusetts Resident Tuition

$5,832

Out of State Resident Tuition

$10,776

Breakdown

In State Costs for Bristol Community College
  • Tuition $5,832
  • Books and Supplies $2,000
  • Other Fees $5,256
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,547
  • Budget for Other Expenses $8,133
  • Total One Year Cost $30,768

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bristol Community College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 26% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 19% in Health Professions, and 14% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 26%
  • Health Professions 19%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 14%
  • Business 14%
  • Personal and Culinary Services 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165033.

GPA calculator: Bristol Community College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026