Bluegrass Community and Technical College
About Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Bluegrass Community and Technical College teaches in Lexington, in the horse country of central Kentucky, and its agreements move graduates into the University of Kentucky. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
2005
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Students
8,244
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
43.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,808
Out-of-state: $6,512
Avg Net Price
$6,113
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$36,343
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
43.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.9%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
99.5%
$/Student
$4.3K
Class Size
Large
The 43.1% graduation rate is below average, but 66.9% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,808
In-State
$6,512
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,268
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,902
After Financial Aid
$6,113
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,728
Receive Grants
32.6%
Take Loans
18%
Tuition is $4,808/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,113.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College fund their education.
While in School
32.6%
Get Grants
Free money
18%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,109
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
Gender
60.3%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,244
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
44.6%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
26.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 44.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
8,244
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Bluegrass Community and Technical Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$36,343
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
711 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
114 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$37K
81 grads
1yr Earnings
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$48K
68 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$56K
59 grads
1yr Earnings
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
$64K
52 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $36K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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