Bristol Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Bristol Community College is a public community college in Fall River, Massachusetts, serving roughly 6,083 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,547 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,832. Student demographics in federal data include White (55.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,832
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $5,547 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,083 33.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.46%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 50.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,429
  • Room & Board: $9,547 annual estimate

Bristol Community College: what the data shows

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

Where is Bristol Community College?

Bristol Community College is located in Fall River, MA (ZIP 02720-7395).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Bristol Community College public or private?

Bristol Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Bristol Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,832 in-state, $10,776 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $5,547.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,550
$30,001–$48,000$4,278
$48,001–$75,000$4,749
$75,001–$110,000$7,329
$110,001+$11,257

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,328.

How big is Bristol Community College?

Total enrollment: 6,083 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 10,429 students.

About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Bristol Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 22.46%.

First-year retention: 54.4%.

What do graduates of Bristol Community College earn?

Median earnings: $35,555 six years after entry; $38,663 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,243.

46.16% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Bristol Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Bristol Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 22.46%; median earnings $38,663 at 10 years; net price $5,547. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,832
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bristol Community College was $5,832.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$5,547
2024 Value

In 2024 Bristol Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,547.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$22,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$5,547 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$23,328 4-Year In-State Tuition

$43,104 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$9,547 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$17,379 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$69,516 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Bristol Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25.16% 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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$4,178$9,122$6,113
2014$4,178$9,122$7,329
2015$4,296$9,240$6,744
2016$4,464$9,408$6,732
2017$4,656$9,600$7,013
2018$4,776$9,720$6,910
2019$5,018$9,962$7,194
2020$5,136$10,080$6,862
2021$5,208$10,152$6,765
2022$5,280$10,224$6,686
2023$5,412$10,356$6,235

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

Bristol Community College reported total enrollment of about 6,083 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.6%), and Black or African American (13.3%). About 46.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bristol Community College in 2024 is 6,083 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,429 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

54.4%
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 55.1%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

10.96% 100% Completion Time

22.46% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10.96% of students graduating from Bristol Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • General Studies: 19% male / 81% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 19% male / 81% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 34% male / 66% 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 Bristol Community College.

Return on Investment

$8,243 Median Student Debt

$38,663 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

21.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1642.52% Return on Investment

2.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Bristol Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 77 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. General Studies: 162 completions

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 162 completions

3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 97 completions

4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 71 completions

5. Business Administration and Management, General: 38 completions

6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 29 completions

7. Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching: 28 completions

8. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 28 completions

9. Social Work: 24 completions

Most popular programs at Bristol Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Bristol Community College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,517
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,094

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Bristol Community College is a public institution located in Fall River, MA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 6,083 students. Student body composition includes White (55.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.6%), Black or African American (13.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 22.46%. Approximately 46.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

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

Location

Fall River, MA 02720-7395

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.46% graduation rate at Bristol 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 77 distinct degree programs, Bristol 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 Bristol Community College located?

Bristol Community College is located in Fall River, MA.

How much does Bristol Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,832 and average net price is $5,547 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,547 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Bristol Community College?

Bristol Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,429 students, White (55.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Bristol Community College?

About 50.7% of students at Bristol Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Bristol Community College earn?

Median earnings are $35,555 six years after entry and $38,663 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Bristol Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 22.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Bristol Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,243.

Is Bristol Community College public or private?

Bristol Community College is a public institution located in Fall River, MA.

Is Bristol Community College an HBCU?

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

Is Bristol Community College a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bristol Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.6%).

Is Bristol Community College religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Massachusetts trade schools profile
  • Fall River, 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.