- 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 2,984 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 2,984 students
- In-state tuition: $6,690
- Out-state tuition: $9,570
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 8%
- 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 342 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Butler County Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
Total Faculty
342 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Butler County Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Butler County Community College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 60% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,984 students
448 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,113 students
282 students
# Part-Time Students
1,871 students
166 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
200 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,113 students
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,871 students
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
92%
61%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
11%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,690 is less than the state average of $9,911. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,570 is less than the state average of $13,863. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,690
$9,911
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,570
$13,863
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,972
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (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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