Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	15%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, BHCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bunker Hill Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bunker Hill Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at BHCC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Massachusetts is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at BHCC is reported to be 15%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at BHCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,280

Cost of attendance at Bunker Hill Community College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,224

Cost of attendance at Bunker Hill Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Bunker Hill Community College received on average $5,978 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,978

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	357	50%	$4,669	$1,666,958
Other Federal Grant	386	54%	$5,840	$2,254,115
State Grant/Scholarships	378	53%	$1,044	$394,570
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	103	15%	$1,855	$191,067
Total Grant & Scholarships	475	67%	$5,978	$2,839,752

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bunker Hill Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bunker Hill Community College students is 15.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 14.8%.

15.0%

asian 19.0% 18 students
African American 11.8% 28 students
white 17.8% 24 students
unknown 10.8% 7 students
hispanic 10.9% 31 students
International Students 26.4% 29 students
Mixed Race 18.8% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Bunker Hill Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bunker Hill Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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