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 3,176 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 3,176 students
In-state tuition: $6,690
Out-state tuition: $9,570
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 23%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Butler County Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Butler County Community College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,176 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,348 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
1,828 students
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
77%
56%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
15%
11%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
College Completion Rate
28%
56%
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 $10,168. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,570 is less than the state average of $14,356. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,690
$10,168
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,570
$14,356
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,692
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,968
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%
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: 2020 (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.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 3,176 students
In-state tuition: $6,690
Out-state tuition: $9,570
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 23%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,168 per year for in-state students and $14,356 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,415 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
