Bluegrass Community and Technical College

470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-0000

Tel: (859)246-6200

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) is one of the fastest-growing two-year community and technical colleges in the state. Our mission, as a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is to provide excellence in teaching and learning. Through comprehensive and responsive programs and services, the college sustains a strong partnership with our communities to improve economic vitality and quality of life in the region. BCTC offers daytime, evening and weekend classes at six convenient campus locations. Classes are also offered in Lancaster, Georgetown-Scott County, downtown Lexington and online. We have several academic and technical programs that fit your needs, including two-year associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in dozens of sought-after careers. Whatever BCTC program you choose, you'll benefit from caring, experienced professors, helpful staff, and excellent facilities.

School Highlights

Bluegrass Community and Technical College serves 10,952 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is one of 4 community colleges within Fayette County, KY.
The nearest community college is Spencerian College-Lexington (3.00 miles away).

	Bluegrass Community and Technical College	(KY) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	Less than 2 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	404 staff	89 staff

The student population of 10,952 has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.30 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.

Total Enrollment	10,952 students	2,416 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	27:1	26:1

# Full-Time Students	5,026 students	574 students

# Part-Time Students	5,926 students	1,842 students


% Asian	2%	1%

% Hispanic	3%	3%

% Black	9%	8%

% White	83%	85%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Unknown races	1%	1%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.30	0.27

College Completion Rate	17%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$27,900	$30,100

The public in-state tuition of $3,704 is less than the state average of $4,996. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,536 is less than the state average of $12,836. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,704	$4,996

Out-State Tuition Fees	$12,536	$12,836

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	97%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,666	$17,357

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,734	$6,626

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS