Bunker Hill Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Bunker Hill Community College is a public community college in Boston, Massachusetts, serving roughly 8,612 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,818 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,168. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (29.5%) and Black or African American (24.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,168
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,818 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,612 42.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 13.23%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 54.9%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 25.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 25.1%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,107
  • Room & Board: $8,866 annual estimate

Bunker Hill Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Bunker Hill Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Bunker Hill Community College?

Bunker Hill Community College is located in Boston, MA (ZIP 02129-2925).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Bunker Hill Community College public or private?

Bunker Hill Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Bunker Hill Community College cost?

Published tuition: $6,168 in-state, $11,112 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,818.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$7,120
$30,001–$48,000$7,827
$48,001–$75,000$8,516
$75,001–$110,000$10,091
$110,001+$13,790

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,672.

How big is Bunker Hill Community College?

Total enrollment: 8,612 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 15,107 students.

About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Bunker Hill Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 13.23%.

First-year retention: 66.5%.

What do graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn?

Median earnings: $39,847 six years after entry; $47,618 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.

37.85% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Bunker Hill Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Bunker Hill Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 13.23%; median earnings $47,618 at 10 years; net price $7,818. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$6,168
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bunker Hill Community College was $6,168.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,818
2024 Value

In 2024 Bunker Hill Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,818.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$31,272 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,818 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$24,672 4-Year In-State Tuition

$44,448 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$8,866 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,016 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$17,050 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$68,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Bunker Hill Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

9.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bunker Hill Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bunker Hill Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,384$8,328$7,483
2014$3,384$8,328$7,240
2015$3,576$8,520$7,006
2016$3,888$8,832$6,955
2017$4,224$9,168$8,233
2018$4,464$9,408$7,243
2019$4,704$9,648$7,867
2020$5,160$10,104$7,913
2021$5,280$10,224$8,507
2022$5,280$10,224$8,466
2023$5,520$10,464$6,313

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Bunker Hill Community College reported total enrollment of about 8,612 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (29.5%), Black or African American (24.4%), and White (16.9%). About 37.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bunker Hill Community College in 2024 is 8,612 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,107 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

66.5%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 29.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

13.23% 100% Completion Time

13.23% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13.23% of students graduating from Bunker Hill Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 46% male / 54% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Bunker Hill Community College.

Return on Investment

$10,500 Median Student Debt

$47,618 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

22.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1422.70% Return on Investment

2.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Bunker Hill Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 63 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 113 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 93 completions

3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 77 completions

4. Psychology, General: 66 completions

5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 49 completions

6. Computer Science: 44 completions

7. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 44 completions

8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 30 completions

9. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 29 completions

Most popular programs at Bunker Hill Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Bunker Hill Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bunker Hill Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 25.1%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,041
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,999

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution located in Boston, MA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 8,612 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (29.5%), Black or African American (24.4%), White (16.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 13.23%. Approximately 37.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Location

Boston, MA 02129-2925

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 13.23% graduation rate at Bunker Hill Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 63 distinct degree programs, Bunker Hill Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bunker Hill Community College located?

Bunker Hill Community College is located in Boston, MA.

How much does Bunker Hill Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $6,168 and average net price is $7,818 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,866 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Bunker Hill Community College?

Bunker Hill Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,107 students, Hispanic or Latino (29.5%), Black or African American (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Bunker Hill Community College?

About 54.9% of students at Bunker Hill Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn?

Median earnings are $39,847 six years after entry and $47,618 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Bunker Hill Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 13.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Bunker Hill Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.

Is Bunker Hill Community College public or private?

Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution located in Boston, MA.

Is Bunker Hill Community College an HBCU?

No. Bunker Hill Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Bunker Hill Community College a tribal college?

No. Bunker Hill Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Bunker Hill Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Bunker Hill Community College reports 29.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Bunker Hill Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Bunker Hill Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Massachusetts trade schools profile
  • Boston, Massachusetts city profile
  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Massachusetts

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.