Overview



Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA, USA
Public
2 Year
Overview
Bucks County Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with satellite campuses in Perkasie and Bristol. Bucks offers over 80 associate’s degree and certificate programs, preparing students either for transfer or occupational placement. The college maintains transfer agreements and course equivalency guidelines with over 70 other colleges and universities. Bucks has created the Digital Badges Initiative, which allows students to earn badges that document their accomplishments and skill sets.
Average Net Price:
$7,670
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,184 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $13,384 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1700 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$5,356
$30k - $48k
$6,239
$48k - $75k
$8,689
$75k - $110k
$11,322
$110k+
$12,098
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,441
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,656
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,056
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
17%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1637
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,656
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,237,069
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
11%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,044
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,985
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$119
Students receiving federal loans
10%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,808
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,498
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
202
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
100%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
99
$30k - $48k
58
$48k - $75k
74
$75k - $110k
36
$110k+
41
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
6,162
Total Number of Undergrads
6,162
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
73
Majors
A B M D
| A B M D |
|---|
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
US National: 44%58%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
100%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
13
Countries Represented
6
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
11%
White
70%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
4
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,985
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$119
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe advisers and staff are the best their ever was, and the coaches even better. i know because i play Volleyball there.
Dominique from Philadelphia, PA
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