Bluegrass Community and Technical College
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 same as the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 16%.
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College is one of 3 community colleges within Fayette County, KY.
- The nearest community college to Bluegrass Community and Technical College is National College-Lexington (4.4 miles away).
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Bluegrass Community and Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 404 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| 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 | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 10,952 students | 3,252 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 5,026 students | 1,360 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,926 students | 1,892 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 9% | 8% |
| % White | 83% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 17% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,900 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Bluegrass Community and Technical College is National College-Lexington (4.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- National College-LexingtonPrivate, for profit979 students | 4.40 Mi2376 Sir Barton Way
Lexington, KY 40509
(859)253-0621 4.40979 - MedTech College-Lexington CampusPrivate, for profit186 students | 5.10 Mi1648 McGrathiana Pkwy #200
Lexington, KY 40511
(859)410-2110 5.10186 - Midway CollegePrivate, non-profit1,140 students | 12.90 Mi512 E. Stephens St
Midway, KY 40347
(859)846-4421 12.901,140 - 3,478 students | 55.90 Mi1755 U.S. Hwy 68
Maysville, KY 41056
(606)759-7141 55.903,478 - ATA CollegePrivate, for profit439 students | 59.40 Mi10180 Linn Station Rd Ste A200
Louisville, KY 40223
(502)371-8330 59.40439
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