How much has Berkshire CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

17.39%

In-State

8.07%

Out-of-State

Berkshire CC's tuition & fees has increased from $10,482 (2015) to $11,328 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 8.07% over the past 10 years.

Berkshire CC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Massachusetts's average increase rate of 13.51%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 32.87% from 2015 ($26,707).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Berkshire CC's COA is $35,486, which is decreased by -1.41% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Berkshire CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 8.07% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $6,240. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Berkshire Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,866$10,482-
2016-17$4,866$10,482
2017-18$5,212$10,8283.30%
2018-19$5,492$11,1082.59%
2019-20$5,492$11,108
2020-21$5,492$11,108
2021-22$5,492$11,108
2022-23$5,492$11,108
2023-24$5,612$11,2281.08%
2024-25$5,712$11,3280.89%
Berkshire Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,560, and it has increased 54.61% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,009-
2016-17$1,0352.58%
2017-18$1,0380.29%
2018-19$1,20015.61%
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$1,200
2022-23$1,200
2023-24$1,56030.00%
2024-25$1,560

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 44.19% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Berkshire Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$15,216-
2016-17$15,3120.63%
2017-18$15,6182.00%
2018-19$15,8641.58%
2019-20$16,2002.12%
2020-21$16,200
2021-22$16,200
2022-23$17,7509.57%
2023-24$23,20430.73%
2024-25$22,598-2.61%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Berkshire Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Berkshire Community College$11,328
($5,712)		$11,228
($5,612)		0.89%
Bunker Hill Community College$11,112
($6,168)		$10,464
($5,520)		6.19%
Middlesex Community College$12,170
($6,098)		$12,170
($6,098)		-
Quinsigamond Community College$11,206
($6,262)		$10,918
($5,974)		2.64%
Bristol Community College$10,776
($5,832)		$10,356
($5,412)		4.06%
North Shore Community College$10,920
($5,352)		$10,920
($5,352)		-

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