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Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA·Public·5,073 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Massachusetts residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,073 students.

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5,073
Students
$6,235
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,100
Earnings
10 yr
$5,250
Debt

About This School

Bristol Community College is a public institution located in Fall River, Massachusetts with approximately 5,073 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,235 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Bristol Community College (Bristol) is a public community college with four campuses in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while building toward a career or transfer — at just $6,235/year average net price and a median debt of only $5,250 at graduation, this school won't leave you buried in loans. That said, the median earnings of $35,100 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about your intended field and whether you plan to transfer to a four-year program to boost your long-term earning potential.

Founded
1965
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions17%
Business & Marketing12%
Computer Science5%
Education4%
Biological Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Communications2%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,356
Avg Net Price
$6,235
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants43%
Median debt at graduation$5,250

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$11,846

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White57%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino15%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,073 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Bristol Community College

777 Elsbree St

Fall River, MA 02720-7395

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

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Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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