- Butler County Community College is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible education, training, and cultural enrichment opportunities responsive to the needs of the community. The college is committed to fostering a supportive environment that values integrity, diversity, and excellence.
School Highlights
Butler County Community College serves 2,317 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,317 students
- In-state tuition: $6,690
- Out-state tuition: $9,570
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 13%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Butler County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 134 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Butler 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
Campus Size
329 acres
Total Faculty
134 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Student Body
The student population of Butler County Community College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Butler County Community College diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,317 students
382 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
886 students
294 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,431 students
88 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,317 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
886 students
292 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,431 students
88 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
3%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
87%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$44,291
$48,611
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $6,690 is less than the state average of $11,161. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,570 is less than the state average of $16,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,690
$11,161
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,570
$16,403
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$13,310
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,972
$6,297
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The BC3 main campus is located 1½ miles south of the city of Butler, on 323 acres of the former Oak Hills Golf Course. The beautiful campus in a country setting, surrounded by large oak trees and rolling hills, provides a comfortable and safe learning environment. Approximately 4,000 credit students attend BC3 annually and are enrolled in over 60 degree programs in the areas of business, nursing and allied health, arts and education, technology and transfer. One-third of the students earn a two-year Associates Degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university. Many students attend both day and evening classes, on a full or part-time basis. BC3 offers over 75 distance learning courses via the Internet or by videotape. In addition to offering the traditional career and transfer programs, BC3 has been recognized for several unique credit programs including computer forensics, metrology, nanofabrication, and massage therapy. Butler County Community College also offers classes at various off-campus centers throughout Western Pennsylvania at Cranberry Center, Lawrence County Center and Center at the LindenPointe. Butler County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission On Higher Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Butler County Community College cost?
Butler County Community College's tuition is approximately $6,690 for In-State students and $9,570 for Out-State students.
What is Butler County Community College's ranking?
Butler County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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