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Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College

Berkeley, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Berkeley City College is a public, 2-year institution in the Peralta Community College District. BCC offers over 60 degree and certificate programs, with day, evening, online, and weekend classes structured to guarantee that each program can be completed within two years. Academics at BCC feature the opportunity to enroll in Learning Communities, which consist of cohort-based education and overlapping coursework to promote communal learning and interdisciplinary thinking.

Average Net Price:
$9,291
Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$9,291
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,148
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,676
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1971

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
12%
Average Aid Per Year
$3,940
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,902
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,379

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,444
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,097
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$90

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
1%

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Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
6,122
Total Number of Undergrads
6,122
Student:Faculty Ratio
28:1
US National: 21:1

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
36

Faculty Overview

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
1%

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,000
i really like berkeley city college. although it can be crowded, its very organized and visually pleasing.
Ala'ah from Richmond, CA