Community College of Beaver County
About Community College of Beaver County
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The Community College of Beaver County teaches northwest of Pittsburgh and runs an aviation school that trains pilots and air traffic controllers. Nursing is among its other largest programs.
Founded
1966
Location
Monaca, Pennsylvania
Students
1,247
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
12.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$7,500
Out-of-state: $20,700
Avg Net Price
$6,937
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,090
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
12.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
53.7%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
29%
$/Student
$5.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 12.4% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$7,500
In-State
$20,700
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$600
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,556
After Financial Aid
$6,937
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,392
Receive Grants
27.8%
Take Loans
20.5%
Tuition is $7,500/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,937.
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 Community College of Beaver County fund their education.
While in School
27.8%
Get Grants
Free money
20.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$30,723
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$14,923
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$158/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $14,923, 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 Community College of Beaver County.
Gender
58.8%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,247
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
40%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
16.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 40% 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
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,247
Students
community
Institution
Small
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
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Community College of Beaver County fields 2 varsity teams with 30 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
30
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
60% / 40%
18
Men
12
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Community College of Beaver Countyearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,090
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
68 grads
1yr Earnings
Air Transportation
$45K
45 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$49K
25 grads
4yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
22 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$49K
13 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$36K
12 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $38K six years out, growing to $45K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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