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Bucks County Community College

General Information

Name: Bucks County Community College
Address: 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-4106
Phone:

  • General information: (215) 968-8000
  • Financial aid office: (215) 968-8200
  • Admissions office: (215) 968-8100

Website: www.bucks.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-district$3,350$3,210$3,125
In-state$6,290$6,095$5,980
Out-of-state$9,230$8,940$8,840
Books and supplies$1,350$1,350$1,250
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$5,900$5,900$5,900
Other$5,100$5,100$5,100
Off Campus with Family
Other$5,100$5,100$5,100
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-district
Off Campus$15,700$15,560$15,375
Off Campus with Family$9,800$9,660$9,475
In-state
Off Campus$18,640$18,445$18,230
Off Campus with Family$12,740$12,545$12,330
Out-of-state
Off Campus$21,580$21,290$21,090
Off Campus with Family$15,680$15,390$15,190

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 35%
  • Federal grants: 15%
  • State/local grants: 10%
  • Institutional grants: 10%
  • Student loans: 13%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2929
  • State/local grants:$991
  • Institutional grants:$265
  • Student loans:$2660

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$30

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 9596
First-time student retention: 66%
Overall graduation rate: 14%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 42%
    • Part Time: 58%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 42%
    • Women: 58%

White non-hispanic: 81%
Black non-hispanic: 3%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 2%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 12%

Accreditation

AgencyPeriods of AccreditationAction
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1/1/1968 -  None

Degrees offered

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization - Associate
  • Women's Studies - Associate, Certificate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Banking and Financial Support Services - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other - Associate
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry - Certificate
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies - Certificate
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services - Certificate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other - Associate
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Office Management and Supervision - Associate, Certificate
  • Retailing and Retail Operations - Associate
  • Small Business Administration/Management - Associate
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management - Associate
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric - Associate
  • Journalism - Associate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects - Certificate
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant - Associate
  • Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other - Associate
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Certificate
  • Information Science/Studies - Associate
  • System Administration/Administrator - Certificate
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager - Associate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Associate, Certificate
    Education
  • Biology Teacher Education - Associate
  • Chemistry Teacher Education - Associate
  • Education, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching - Associate, Certificate
  • Mathematics Teacher Education - Associate
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching - Associate
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide - Associate
    Engineering
  • Engineering, General - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other - Associate
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist - Certificate
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate, Certificate
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate, Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mathematics, General - Associate, Certificate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Historic Preservation and Conservation - Certificate
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate, Certificate
    Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Environmental Science - Associate
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef - Associate
  • Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate
    Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright - Associate
    Psychology
  • Psychology, General - Associate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Social Work - Associate
    Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Corrections - Associate, Certificate
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate, Certificate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art - Associate
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General - Associate
  • Graphic Design - Associate
  • Music, General - Associate
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General - Associate


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