- The mission of Bucks County Community College is to provide to the County’s diverse population of learners accessible, affordable, convenient, and comprehensive educational, training, and cultural opportunities that will equip them to be competent and effective in their work and as citizens of the world.
School Highlights
Bucks County Community College serves 6,232 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 6,232 students
- In-state tuition: $7,394
- Out-state tuition: $10,754
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bucks County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 252 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Bucks County Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1964
Campus Size
200 acres
Total Faculty
252 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bucks County Community College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Bucks County Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,232 students
382 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
2,171 students
294 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
4,061 students
88 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,232 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,171 students
292 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,061 students
88 students
% Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
14%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $7,394 is less than the state average of $11,161. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,754 is less than the state average of $16,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,394
$11,161
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,754
$16,403
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,879
$13,310
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,297
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Sports
School Mascot
Centurions
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Bucks County Community College was founded in 1964 in response to a need for a public two-year collegiate institution to serve graduates of the County's high schools and other citizens of Bucks County who would benefit from an experience in higher education. Bucks County Community College provides a unique perspective in higher education by offering a wide range of academic programs, services and facilities right in your neighborhood. Online learning, modular courses, a campus in Upper Bucks and a thriving Lower Bucks Center, in addition to our campus in Newtown, offer convenience and flexibility. Day and evening credit and non-credit courses are offered at our three main sites; evening credit courses are offered in Bensalem, Doylestown, Fairless Hills and Warminster. Nearly 90 programs of study are available at our main campus in Newtown, including two-year associate degrees and shorter-term certificates, plus continuing education and business and industry training. Facilities include library, computer labs, science labs, teleconference center, art studios and workshops, TV studios, auditorium, Wellness Center, indoor pool and gymnasium. Most graduates of the College's transfer programs have attended Pennsylvania's four-year colleges or other State-related institutions. Other g raduates of the College have gone on to pursue their studies at more than 300 other four-year institutions in forty-five states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Germany, France, Great Britain, and Sweden. College offers programs in Fine Arts, Business Studies, Health, Physical Education & Nursing, Language & Literature, Mathematics, Computer & Information Science, Science & Technology and Social & Behavioral Science.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bucks County Community College cost?
Bucks County Community College's tuition is approximately $7,394 for In-State students and $10,754 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bucks County Community College?
The acceptance rate of Bucks County Community College is 85%, which is higher than the state average of 82%.
What is Bucks County Community College's ranking?
Bucks County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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