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Berkeley City College, also known as BCC, was established in the year 1974. Earlier known as Vista Community College, BCC is a community college located in Berkeley, California, United States. The college is part of the Peralta Community College District and offers several associate degrees and certificate programs in the areas of liberal arts. It also offers transfer programs to four-year degree courses. The college records an enrollment of more than 5,000 part-time and full-time students every year.
BCC has an active student life with a large number of clubs and organizations on campus. These include Phi Theta Kappa, Business Club, Global Studies Club, Black Student Union, Tiger Soccer Club, Asian American Club, Leadership Circle Club, The Artist Guild Club, and BCC Film Club.
Students attend Berkeley City College in Berkeley, CA, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Berkeley City College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, hospitality, and liberal arts.
Applicants to Berkeley City College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Berkeley City College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,287 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Berkeley City College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to promote student success to provide our diverse community with educational opportunities, and to transform lives."
More complete details are provided below.
Berkeley City College
2050 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704
General Phone: (510) 981-2800
http://vista.peralta.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 87 | liberal arts and sciences, American Sign Language, Spanish language, English, creative writing, women's studies, international relations |
| Hospitality | 21 | travel services |
| Media | 14 | digital communications, animation and special effects |
| Business and Management | 9 | international business, business management, accounting, business |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | human services, adult development and aging |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | web design, information technology, computer programming, computer networking |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | drawing |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Berkeley City College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 93 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Berkeley City College had a total enrollment of 5,287 students (3,471 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 79% |
| State unknown | 21% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Berkeley, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 564 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,468 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Berkeley City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2242700)
Berkeley City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $94,484 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $94,484 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $75,007 | 21 | $72,656 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $75,007 | 21 | $72,656 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Berkeley City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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