Bluegrass Community and Technical College Tuition &
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public community college in Lexington, Kentucky, serving roughly 8,244 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,113 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,808. Student demographics in federal data include White (63.9%) and Black or African American (14.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,808
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,113 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,244 45.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.11%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 99.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 18,370
- Room & Board: $8,814 annual estimate
Bluegrass Community and Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Bluegrass Community and Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is located in Lexington, KY (ZIP 40508).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Bluegrass Community and Technical College public or private?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Bluegrass Community and Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,808 in-state, $6,512 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,113.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,728 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,978 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,019 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,157 |
| $110,001+ | $11,513 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,232.
How big is Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
Total enrollment: 8,244 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 18,370 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.11%.
First-year retention: 66.9%.
What do graduates of Bluegrass Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $32,081 six years after entry; $36,343 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
32.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bluegrass Community and Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (819 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (579 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (500 completions)
- Electrician (494 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (444 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (342 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (183 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (180 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (168 completions)
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary (155 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bluegrass Community and Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.11%; median earnings $36,343 at 10 years; net price $6,113. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,808
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bluegrass Community and Technical College was $4,808.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,113
2024 Value
In 2024 Bluegrass Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,113.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,452 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,113 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,232 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,048 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,814 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,268 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,890 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bluegrass Community and Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bluegrass Community and Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,516 | $12,156 | $7,188 |
| 2014 | $3,704 | $12,536 | $7,474 |
| 2015 | $3,704 | $12,536 | $6,487 |
| 2016 | $4,016 | $13,376 | $6,847 |
| 2017 | $4,160 | $13,880 | $6,923 |
| 2018 | $4,328 | $14,480 | $6,502 |
| 2019 | $4,448 | $14,888 | $6,082 |
| 2020 | $4,568 | $15,320 | $5,625 |
| 2021 | $4,568 | $15,320 | $6,145 |
| 2022 | $4,640 | $15,560 | $6,287 |
| 2023 | $4,706 | $6,242 | $5,920 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bluegrass Community and Technical College reported total enrollment of about 8,244 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.9%), Black or African American (14.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). About 32.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in 2024 is 8,244 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 18,370 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.74% 100% Completion Time
43.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.74% of students graduating from Bluegrass Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39% male / 61% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 12% male / 88% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 89% male / 11% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$36,343 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1386.30% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 50 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 819 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 579 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 500 completions
4. Electrician: 494 completions
5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 444 completions
6. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 342 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 183 completions
8. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 180 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 168 completions
Most popular programs at Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bluegrass Community and Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bluegrass Community and Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 99.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,898
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,252
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Lexington, KY, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 8,244 students. Student body composition includes White (63.9%), Black or African American (14.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.11%. Approximately 32.58% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Lexington, KY 40508
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Bluegrass Community and Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bluegrass Community and Technical College located?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is located in Lexington, KY.
How much does Bluegrass Community and Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,808 and average net price is $6,113 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,814 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 18,370 students, White (63.9%), Black or African American (14.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
About 44.6% of students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Bluegrass Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $32,081 six years after entry and $36,343 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bluegrass Community and Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Bluegrass Community and Technical College public or private?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Lexington, KY.
Is Bluegrass Community and Technical College an HBCU?
No. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bluegrass Community and Technical College a tribal college?
No. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bluegrass Community and Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bluegrass Community and Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.9%).
Is Bluegrass Community and Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Bluegrass Community and Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.