Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) is located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. This public two-year institution was established in 2003. It offers students the ability to pursue several academic programs. There are associate degree courses in various areas of study. Students will also find many vocational and technical programs that can help them to work toward earning certificates. The certificate programs are often in career-focused courses. BSCTC serves over 4,700 students currently. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
BSCTC also has a very good nursing program that has been helping the community for years. This nursing program trains the next generation of nurses in the most thorough way possible. Students can expect to learn key nursing skills while practicing them in a variety of real-world settings. This helps to prepare nursing students for their lives as members of the medical community. The program offers plenty of practical experience opportunities for nurses that will prove to be invaluable. Nursing students will be able to pursue the following programs: RN, LPN, and CNA.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students4,346 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 33 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 6 |
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38 miles away |
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51 miles away |
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54 miles away |
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58 miles away |
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O C Collins Career Center
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Southwest Virginia Community College
72 miles away |
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Virginia Highlands Community College
81 miles away |
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Northeast State Community College
86 miles away |
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Maysville Community and Technical College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2003 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $162/credit | |
| In State Students | $162/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $567/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,290 | $7,290 | $25,515 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,340 | $11,340 | $39,690 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $70,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Big Sandy Community and Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 82% | $4,689 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $792 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 82% | $2,087 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $1,531 |
| Federal Student Loans | 27% | $4,507 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,810
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,917 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,448 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,873 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,662 |
| Over $110,000$11,248 |
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Student Population
4,346
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,446
Women
1,900
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
92% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Black/African American |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
