- The mission of Bucks County Community College is to provide to the County’s diverse population of learners accessible, affordable, convenient, and comprehensive educational, training, and cultural opportunities that will equip them to be competent and effective in their work and as citizens of the world.
School Highlights
Bucks County Community College serves 6,223 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 6,223 students
- In-state tuition: $7,394
- Out-state tuition: $10,754
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bucks County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 679 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bucks County Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
679 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bucks County Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Bucks County Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,223 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,117 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
4,106 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
495 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,117 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,106 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
4%
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
8%
10%
% White
3%
8%
% Hawaiian
73%
52%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2649%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,394 is less than the state average of $10,513. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,754 is less than the state average of $15,152. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,394
$10,513
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,754
$15,152
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
43%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,879
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Bucks County Community College was founded in 1964 in response to a need for a public two-year collegiate institution to serve graduates of the County's high schools and other citizens of Bucks County who would benefit from an experience in higher education. Bucks County Community College provides a unique perspective in higher education by offering a wide range of academic programs, services and facilities right in your neighborhood. Online learning, modular courses, a campus in Upper Bucks and a thriving Lower Bucks Center, in addition to our campus in Newtown, offer convenience and flexibility. Day and evening credit and non-credit courses are offered at our three main sites; evening credit courses are offered in Bensalem, Doylestown, Fairless Hills and Warminster. Nearly 90 programs of study are available at our main campus in Newtown, including two-year associate degrees and shorter-term certificates, plus continuing education and business and industry training. Facilities include library, computer labs, science labs, teleconference center, art studios and workshops, TV studios, auditorium, Wellness Center, indoor pool and gymnasium. Most graduates of the College's transfer programs have attended Pennsylvania's four-year colleges or other State-related institutions. Other g raduates of the College have gone on to pursue their studies at more than 300 other four-year institutions in forty-five states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Germany, France, Great Britain, and Sweden. College offers programs in Fine Arts, Business Studies, Health, Physical Education & Nursing, Language & Literature, Mathematics, Computer & Information Science, Science & Technology and Social & Behavioral Science.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bucks County Community College cost?
Bucks County Community College's tuition is approximately $7,394 for In-State students and $10,754 for Out-State students.
What is Bucks County Community College's ranking?
Bucks County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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