BCC Description
Only blocks away from the University of California, the Berkeley City College in Berkeley, California, offers a dynamic junior college experience complete with learning opportunities at UC Berkeley for students looking to prepare for a baccalaureate program or enter a vocational career.
No matter which career path you choose, you can enrich your college life by participating in the college’s Institute for Civic and Community Engagement. The aim of the institute’s programs is to strengthen the political, social and economic interests of the Bay Area while instilling a commitment to social responsibility in all of its student volunteers.
Students also have the option of joining one of BCC’s many organizations, from special interest clubs to the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
BCC offers a variety of academics in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as unique programs in:
- American Sign Language
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Global Studies
- Multimedia Arts
No matter where your professional interests lie, BCC has a preparatory program for you. To take the first steps to a successful future, you can apply online through the school’s website. Students will need to schedule a campus tour and meet with an admissions advisor who will help you choose a program that is right for you.
To encourage Bay Area students to enroll, BCC offers Californians reduced rate tuition costs.
BCC is authorized to offer federal financial aid to eligible students through Pell grants, SEO grants and work-study programs.
Quick Facts about Berkeley City College
Location
Southwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
Parking Permit Required
No
Selectivity
Open Admissions
In-State Tuition
$1,046
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,660
Retention Rate
57%
Enrollment
5,973
Year Established
1974
BCC Students
- Total Students
- 5,973
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 22%
- Asian
- 15%
- Caucasian
- 26%
- Latino
- 15%
- Other
- 22%
International Students
- International
- 4%
- Domestic
- 96%
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