Bucks County Community College
About Bucks County Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Bucks County Community College teaches in Newtown, in the Pennsylvania countryside northeast of Philadelphia. Business and allied health are its largest programs, and better than a fifth of its students transfer on.
Founded
1964
Location
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Students
5,289
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
32.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,683
Out-of-state: $13,963
Avg Net Price
$6,389
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$47,324
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
32.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
75.1%
Transfer Out
23%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
24.3%
$/Student
$6.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 32.3% graduation rate is below average, but 75.1% 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
$5,683
In-State
$13,963
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,688
After Financial Aid
$6,389
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,725
Receive Grants
23.7%
Take Loans
10%
Tuition is $5,683/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,389.
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 Bucks County Community College fund their education.
While in School
23.7%
Get Grants
Free money
10%
Take Loans
Must repay
$30,161
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, 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 Bucks County Community College.
Gender
59.9%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,289
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.2%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
24%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 47.2% 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
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
5,289
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Bucks County Community College fields 3 varsity teams with 85 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
USCAA
United States Collegiate Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
3
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
85
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
74% / 26%
63
Men
22
Women
3
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Bucks County Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$47,324
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$32K
157 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$31K
87 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$20K
67 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
67 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$32K
61 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$29K
61 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $47K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.