Bucks County Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	26%

Located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Bucks CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bucks County Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bucks County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Bucks CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bucks CC is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at Bucks CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,098

Cost of attendance at Bucks County Community College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,298

Cost of attendance at Bucks County Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 32 of freshman students at Bucks County Community College received on average $5,615 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,615

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	215	26%	$4,730	$1,016,883
Other Federal Grant	233	28%	$4,925	$1,147,442
State Grant/Scholarships	134	16%	$1,492	$199,934
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	37	5%	$3,797	$140,507
Total Grant & Scholarships	265	32%	$5,615	$1,487,883

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bucks County Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bucks County Community College students is 26.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.4%.

26.5%

asian 35.9% 19 students
African American 14.6% 6 students
white 27.2% 200 students
unknown 29.4% 5 students
hispanic 17.6% 15 students
International Students 28.6% 2 students
Mixed Race 32.3% 10 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Bucks County Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bucks County Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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