For over 30 years, CCBC has proudly upheld its mission to provide accessible, affordable, high quality education and training to the citizens of Beaver County and surrounding areas.
School Highlights
Community College of Beaver County serves 2,149 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,149 students
In-state tuition: $8,790
Out-state tuition: $12,990
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 20%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Community College of Beaver County has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Community College of Beaver County diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,149 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
749 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
1,400 students
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
80%
56%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
College Completion Rate
26%
56%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,300
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,790 is less than the state average of $10,168. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,990 is less than the state average of $14,356. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,790
$10,168
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,990
$14,356
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,250
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$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
Founded in 1966 at Freedom PA. The College leased floors of the
Freedom National Bank and 17 vacant storefronts for classrooms and
offices. In 1971, CCBC moved its headquarters to Center Township.
The Allied Health Building was added in 1973 and the Dome, a
geodesic recreational facility was completed in 1976. In 1990, the
Aviation Sciences Center was added. Construction on the Library
Resource Center was completed in January 1997. The Beaver
Technology Education Center (BTEC), located at the Aviation
Sciences Center, opened its doors during the summer of 2001. The
college is located at Monaca, Pennsylvania, in rural Center
Township, Beaver County. The campus has nine buildings, including
an athletic field are situated on 100 acres of land admist a blend
of modern architecture and inviting green space. Other locations
include the Aviation Sciences Center in Chippewa Township and BTEC,
located at the Aviation Sciences Center. The Prevention Project is
located at the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit in Center Township.
We offer associate degrees designed to satisfy the requirements for
the first two years of a bachelor's degree for students interested
in transfer. We also offer associate degrees and certificates
through a variety of occupational programs for students wanting to
proceed directly into the world of work.we provide developmental
education courses designed to assist students in enhancing their
skills in communications and math. We also provide job skills
training through a broad array of non-credit classes offered by the
Division of Continuing Education. CCBC provides high quality,
accessible and affordable educational opportunities and
services-including university transfer, technical and continuing
education programs-that promote individual development and improve
the overall quality of life in our community. College offers
approximately 500 credit courses in more than 38 career and
technical programs and liberal arts curricula. Approximately 103
off-campus credit and non-credit courses are available at various
locations near home, at work sites, and on the Internet. The
college is accreditated by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education; CCBC is also certified and approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,149 students
In-state tuition: $8,790
Out-state tuition: $12,990
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 20%
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.
