by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Bristol Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bristol Community College stood at $5,832 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $10,776. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for came to $5,256 in-state and $5,256 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $576 | $5,520 |
| Fees | $5,256 | $5,256 |
| Total | $5,832 | $10,776 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Bristol Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Bristol Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Bristol Community College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Bristol Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Bristol Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $576 | $5,520 |
| Two Years Ago | $576 | $5,520 |
| One Year Ago | $576 | $5,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $576 | $5,520 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Bristol has trended over the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.88%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $6,058. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.02%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $10,993.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,058 | $10,993 |
| In 2 Years | $6,293 | $11,214 |
| In 3 Years | $6,537 | $11,440 |
| In 4 Years | $6,790 | $11,670 |
| In 5 Years | $7,053 | $11,905 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $45,317, compared with about $25,678 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Bristol Community College, go to the Bristol Community College Financial Aid page.
