Community College of Beaver County
The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is located in Monaca, Pennsylvania. CCBC was established in 1966 and it now serves well over 6000 students. There are a large number of different associate’s degree courses at this school as well as many certificate programs. The CCBC credits that students earn are easily transferred over to four-year universities as well so it is a very practical option for anyone who is looking to continue on at a larger school in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. CCBC has been named one of the top ten community colleges in Pennsylvania by schools.com for a reason.
The CCBC nursing program is held in high esteem and CCBC students will be able to sign up for either the practical nursing program or the associate’s degree in nursing program. The practical nursing program has the distinction of being ranked the number-one practical nursing program in all of Pennsylvania in 2015. The associate’s degree in nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and also has the full approval of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students2,506 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate45% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 61 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 11 |
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Community College of Allegheny County
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Stark State College
61 miles away |
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75 miles away |
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Lakeland Community College
87 miles away |
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Kaplan Career Institute - Brooklyn
92 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1993 - 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 | $156/credit | |
| In State Students | $312/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $468/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 | $7,020 | $14,040 | $21,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,920 | $21,840 | $32,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $19,500 | $39,000 | $58,500 |
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, 79% of Community College of Beaver County's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 49% | $4,057 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $169 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $2,594 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $4,090 |
| Federal Student Loans | 48% | $5,266 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $8,915 |
$9,106
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,763 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,896 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,605 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,830 |
| Over $110,000$14,312 |
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Student Population
2,506
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,469
Women
1,037
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
81% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
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.
