Butler County Community College
Butler County Community College (BC3) is located in Butler, Pennsylvania. BC3 was established back in 1965 and it now serves a little under 4000 students. The motto of this school is “the smart place to start”. It has gained a reputation for being an excellent academic option for those who wish to take care of their first few years of college in a cost-effective fashion. Students can earn several certificates and associate’s degrees at BC3. It has been ranked as the number-one community college in Pennsylvania multiple times due to its variety of academic opportunities and affordability. Students can easily transfer their credits from BC3 over to many four-year universities, making it a very good transfer school.
The BC3 nursing program is held in very high regard. This program gives students the opportunity to earn associate’s degrees in nursing. The coursework is designed to be completed in two years and nursing students will learn how to provide individual care as well as how to function as a part of a healthcare team. Students in the BC3 nursing program have traditionally found success on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam at rates slightly above the state and national average. This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and has also been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Town |
| Number of Students3,338 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 42 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 94 miles radius of Butler County Community College
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Community College of Beaver County
24 miles away |
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Community College of Allegheny County
27 miles away |
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Westmoreland County Community College
45 miles away |
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Eastern Gateway Community College
51 miles away |
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University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
57 miles away |
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West Virginia Northern Community College
68 miles away |
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Belmont College
76 miles away |
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Stark State College
80 miles away |
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Erie Business Center
90 miles away |
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Lakeland Community College
94 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Bucks County Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Clark State Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Community College of Allegheny County
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Community College of Beaver County
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Community College of Philadelphia
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Delaware County Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1994 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost 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 | $160/credit | |
| In State Students | $260/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $360/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 | $7,200 | $11,700 | $16,200 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,200 | $18,200 | $25,200 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,000 | $32,500 | $45,000 |
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, 68% of Butler 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 | 42% | $4,306 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $405 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $2,336 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,250 |
| Federal Student Loans | 24% | $4,419 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $5,542 |
$4,378
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,231 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,013 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,040 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,677 |
| Over $110,000$9,472 |
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Student Population
3,338
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,933
Women
1,405
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
90% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
