Berkshire Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Berkshire Community College is a public community college in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,358 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,921 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,164. Student demographics in federal data include White (62.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,164
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,921 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,358 25.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 20.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 31.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,550
- Room & Board: $17,750 annual estimate
Berkshire Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Berkshire Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Berkshire Community College?
Berkshire Community College is located in Pittsfield, MA (ZIP 01201-5786).
Is Berkshire Community College public or private?
Berkshire Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Berkshire Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,164 in-state, $11,468 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,921.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,797 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,878 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,245 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,741 |
| $110,001+ | $13,265 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,656.
How big is Berkshire Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,358 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,550 students.
About 25% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Berkshire Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 20.00%.
First-year retention: 56.9%.
What do graduates of Berkshire Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,584 six years after entry; $38,832 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,053.
32.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Berkshire Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (54 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (29 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (14 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (12 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (10 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (9 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (7 completions)
- Environmental Science (6 completions)
- Engineering, General (6 completions)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Berkshire Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 20.00%; median earnings $38,832 at 10 years; net price $9,921. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,164
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Berkshire Community College was $6,164.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,921
2024 Value
In 2024 Berkshire Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,921.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,684 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,921 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,656 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,872 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,750 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,560 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,474 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$101,896 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Berkshire Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
30.41% 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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 | $4,658 | $10,294 | $9,616 |
| 2014 | $4,658 | $10,274 | $8,877 |
| 2015 | $4,866 | $10,482 | $8,550 |
| 2016 | $5,010 | $10,626 | $9,206 |
| 2017 | $5,212 | $10,828 | $9,369 |
| 2018 | $5,492 | $11,068 | $9,181 |
| 2019 | $5,492 | $11,520 | $9,116 |
| 2020 | $5,492 | $11,520 | $8,003 |
| 2021 | $5,492 | $11,520 | $8,309 |
| 2022 | $5,492 | $11,520 | $6,204 |
| 2023 | $5,612 | $11,228 | $8,177 |
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
Berkshire Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,358 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.7%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%), and Black or African American (8.0%). About 32.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
25.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Berkshire Community College in 2024 is 1,358 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,550 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.9%
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 White at 62.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.57% 100% Completion Time
20.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.57% of students graduating from Berkshire Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Berkshire Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,053 Median Student Debt
$38,832 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
878.53% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Berkshire Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 54 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29 completions
3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 14 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 12 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 10 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 9 completions
7. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 7 completions
8. Environmental Science: 6 completions
9. Engineering, General: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Berkshire Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Berkshire Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Berkshire Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,355
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,557
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Berkshire Community College is a public institution located in Pittsfield, MA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education & Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 1,358 students. Student body composition includes White (62.7%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%), Black or African American (8.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 20.00%. Approximately 32.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Pittsfield, MA 01201-5786
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 20.00% graduation rate at Berkshire 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Berkshire Community College located?
Berkshire Community College is located in Pittsfield, MA.
How much does Berkshire Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,164 and average net price is $9,921 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,750 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Berkshire Community College?
Berkshire Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,550 students, White (62.7%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Berkshire Community College?
About 44.9% of students at Berkshire Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Berkshire Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,584 six years after entry and $38,832 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Berkshire Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Berkshire Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,053.
Is Berkshire Community College public or private?
Berkshire Community College is a public institution located in Pittsfield, MA.
Is Berkshire Community College an HBCU?
No. Berkshire Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Berkshire Community College a tribal college?
No. Berkshire Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Berkshire Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Berkshire Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.8%).
Is Berkshire Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Berkshire Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Massachusetts trade schools 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.