Bucks County Community College
Bucks County Community College is located in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Bucks is a two-year community college that was founded back in 1964. Thousands of students attend this community college each semester and it offers many part-time and full-time academic opportunities. Students can earn both associate’s degrees and certificate from Bucks. The school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Aside from offering traditional classes, the school also has many online associate’s degree and certificate courses.
The Bucks nursing program gives students several different options to consider. Bucks students will be able to sign up for either the associate’s degree in nursing program or the practical nursing program. There is an advanced placement option for existing LPNs who wish to pursue becoming RNs as well. The Bucks nursing program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Graduates of the nursing program will be prepared for either the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN licensure exam, depending on which nursing path was chosen.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students7,784 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 24 | 50 |
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Mercer County Community College
17 miles away |
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Camden County College
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Rowan College at Gloucester County
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Warren County Community College
35 miles away |
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Northampton County Area Community College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1975 - 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 | $145/credit | |
| In State Students | $290/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $435/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 | $6,525 | $13,050 | $19,575 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,150 | $20,300 | $30,450 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,125 | $36,250 | $54,375 |
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, 52% of Bucks County Community 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 | 33% | $4,197 |
| Other Federal Grant | 33% | $328 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $1,366 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $2,640 |
| Federal Student Loans | 14% | $4,781 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $3,548 |
$7,546
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,003 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,750 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,186 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,600 |
| Over $110,000$12,108 |
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Student Population
7,784
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,297
Women
3,487
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
69% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
11% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
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Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
