Butler County Community College

107 College Drive
Butler, PA 16002
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Tel: (724) 287-8711
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  • 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 3,570 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Butler County Community College is the only community colleges within Butler County, PA.
The nearest community college to Butler County Community College is Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell (20.3 miles away).

Top Placements

Butler County Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 160 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Butler County Community College(PA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty160 staff25 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Butler County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Butler County Community College diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,570 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio22:125:1
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# Full-Time Students1,684 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students1,886 students246 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
7%
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% Black
1%
14%
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% White
86%
63%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
10%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.250.57
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College Completion Rate
20%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,800$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $6,690 is less than the state average of $10,533. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,570 is less than the state average of $14,058. The out-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$6,690$10,533
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Out-State Tuition Fees$9,570$14,058
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid72%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,738$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,545$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Butler County Community College is Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell (20.3 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 3,570 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,690
  • Out-state tuition: $9,570
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
Did You Know?
For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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