Butler Community College
Butler Community College (BCC) is located in El Dorado, Kansas. The school that has a long history of serving the community, as it was established in 1927. It currently serves well over 8,000 students. BCC is among the largest community colleges in Kansas.
The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College, as well as the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, the National League of Nursing, and the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This school continues to offer students great educational experiences and there are many academic programs to pursue. Students can earn an associate degree in many different fields and there are also certificate programs. BCC is very highly regarded in the athletics department as well, having won several NJCAA national championships in several sports.
BCC has a very popular and successful nursing program. The nursing programs will allow students to earn an AAS degree (there is also an advanced standing option for those with LPN license). The associate degree program at BCC prepares students for life as a successful part of the medical community. The curriculum is designed to help nursing students learn how to think critically so that they can meet the complex challenges that modern nurses face on a daily basis. The school is also partnered with the University of Kansas and Wichita State University to allow students to work towards earning a bachelor degree in nursing. It is possible to work on both the associate degree and the bachelor degree at the same time due to how this program is set up.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students8,828 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 17 | 136 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 73 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 101 |
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Nursing schools located within 101 miles radius of Butler Community College
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Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
19 miles away |
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Flint Hills Technical College
55 miles away |
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Hutchinson Community College
59 miles away |
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Neosho County Community College
78 miles away |
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Northern Oklahoma College
81 miles away |
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Allen County Community College
82 miles away |
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Coffeyville Community College
87 miles away |
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Labette Community College
95 miles away |
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Manhattan Area Technical College
97 miles away |
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Pratt Community College
101 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1984 - 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 | $98/credit | |
| In State Students | $109/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $169/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 | $4,410 | $4,905 | $7,605 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,860 | $7,630 | $11,830 |
| BSN | 125 | $12,250 | $13,625 | $21,125 |
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, 86% of Butler 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 | 46% | $4,064 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $236 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | $1,117 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $3,667 |
| Federal Student Loans | 36% | $4,509 |
| Private Loans | -- | $4,200 |
$7,871
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,533 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,848 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,987 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,531 |
| Over $110,000$12,282 |
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Student Population
8,828
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,229
Women
3,599
Men
43%
Full-time
57%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
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Hispanic |
12% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
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Asian |
5% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
