Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,612 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,228 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,544 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,177 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 36.07% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 25.83% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Berkshire Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$11,228
Books and supplies
$1,560
Fees and remainder
$4,756
Sticker price
$17,544
Average net price
$8,177
Average aid coverage
53%
$9,367 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Berkshire Community College pays approximately $8,177 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Berkshire Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Berkshire Community College net price
$8,177
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Berkshire Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $11,228 and average net price at $8,177. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$11,228
Current net price
$8,177
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Berkshire Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,832
Undergraduates
1,100
10-Year Median Earnings - Berkshire Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Berkshire Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Berkshire Community College?
Undergraduates
1,100
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
36.07%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
25.83%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 36.07% of Berkshire Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 25.83% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Berkshire Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Berkshire Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Berkshire Community College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Berkshire Community College is listed at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201-5786. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Berkshire Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Community College | Not available | $11,228 | $8,177 | $38,832 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Similar Schools in Pittsfield
This local cluster focuses on nearby Pittsfield schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Pittsfield.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Berkshire Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Berkshire Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Berkshire Community College tuition?
Berkshire Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $11,228.
What is Berkshire Community College's average net price?
Berkshire Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,177.
What is Berkshire Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,832 for Berkshire Community College.
Is Berkshire Community College accredited?
Berkshire Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Berkshire Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,100 undergraduate students at Berkshire Community College.
What percentage of Berkshire Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Berkshire Community College in the local dataset is 36.07%.
What is the federal loan rate at Berkshire Community College?
The federal loan rate for Berkshire Community College in the local dataset is 25.83%.
Where should I verify Berkshire Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Berkshire Community College or the latest official federal education data.