Community College of Beaver County

1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA, 15061-2588
Tel: (724)480-2222
Public | 2,974 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Community College of Beaver County serves 2,974 students (50% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body.
  • Community College of Beaver County is the only community colleges within Beaver County, PA.

School Overview:
Community College of Beaver County
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 127 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,974 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:23 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,473 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 1,501 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 1% 6%
% Black		 9% 15%
% White		 88% 62%
% Two or more races		 1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,496 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,196 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1966 at Freedom PA. The College leased floors of the Freedom National Bank and 17 vacant storefronts for classrooms and offices. In 1971, CCBC moved its headquarters to Center Township. The Allied Health Building was added in 1973 and the Dome, a geodesic recreational facility was completed in 1976. In 1990, the Aviation Sciences Center was added. Construction on the Library Resource Center was completed in January 1997. The Beaver Technology Education Center (BTEC), located at the Aviation Sciences Center, opened its doors during the summer of 2001.
  • The college is located at Monaca, Pennsylvania, in rural Center Township, Beaver County. The campus has nine buildings, including an athletic field are situated on 100 acres of land admist a blend of modern architecture and inviting green space. Other locations include the Aviation Sciences Center in Chippewa Township and BTEC, located at the Aviation Sciences Center. The Prevention Project is located at the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit in Center Township.
  • We offer associate degrees designed to satisfy the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor's degree for students interested in transfer. We also offer associate degrees and certificates through a variety of occupational programs for students wanting to proceed directly into the world of work.we provide developmental education courses designed to assist students in enhancing their skills in communications and math. We also provide job skills training through a broad array of non-credit classes offered by the Division of Continuing Education.
  • CCBC provides high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services-including university transfer, technical and continuing education programs-that promote individual development and improve the overall quality of life in our community. College offers approximately 500 credit courses in more than 38 career and technical programs and liberal arts curricula. Approximately 103 off-campus credit and non-credit courses are available at various locations near home, at work sites, and on the Internet.
  • The college is accreditated by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; CCBC is also certified and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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