Bristol Community College
Bristol Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Fall River, MA. Bristol Community College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Bristol Community College is $5,832 for Massachusetts residents and $10,776 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.06% from last year at Bristol CC.
- Total 6,950 students have enrolled in Bristol CC and, of that, 3,186 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Bristol CC offers 114 programs and 7 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Bristol CC is 22% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Bristol Community College is $5,832 for Massachusetts residents and $10,776 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.06% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,136 | $10,080 |
| 2022 | $5,208 | $10,152 |
| 2023 | $5,280 | $10,224 |
| 2024 | $5,412 | $10,356 |
| 2025 | $5,832 | $10,776 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Bristol Community College offers 111 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Bristol Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 56 | 1 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 111 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 179 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 110 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 74 |
| Business Administration and Management | 56 |
| Business/Commerce | 36 |
Student Population
Total 6,950 students have enrolled to Bristol Community College. By gender, there are 2,320 male and 4,630 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.50 to 1.
Bristol Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,186 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Asian | 141 | 54 | 87 |
| Black or African American | 897 | 281 | 616 |
| Hispanic | 1,063 | 306 | 757 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| White | 3,704 | 1,232 | 2,472 |
| Two or More Races | 367 | 111 | 256 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 758 | 328 | 430 |
| Total | 6,950 | 2,320 | 4,630 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Bristol Community College is 22% and the transfer-out rate is 7%. The average financial aid amount is $5,274 and 62% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Retention Rate | 54% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,274 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 105 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 364 |