Bucks County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Bucks County Community College is a public community college in Newtown, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 5,289 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,389 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,683. Student demographics in federal data include White (65.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,683
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,389 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,289 40.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.32%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 24.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,963
- Room & Board: $8,100 annual estimate
Bucks County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Bucks County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bucks County Community College?
Bucks County Community College is located in Newtown, PA (ZIP 18940-4106).
Is Bucks County Community College public or private?
Bucks County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Bucks County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,683 in-state, $13,963 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,389.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,725 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,534 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,371 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,516 |
| $110,001+ | $11,581 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,732.
How big is Bucks County Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,289 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,963 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bucks County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.32%.
First-year retention: 75.1%.
What do graduates of Bucks County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $39,454 six years after entry; $47,324 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
23.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bucks County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (162 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (74 completions)
- Psychology, General (63 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (56 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (42 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (39 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (35 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (21 completions)
- Engineering, General (17 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bucks County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.32%; median earnings $47,324 at 10 years; net price $6,389. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,683
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bucks County Community College was $5,683.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,389
2024 Value
In 2024 Bucks County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,389.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,556 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,389 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,732 4-Year In-State Tuition
$55,852 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,100 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,483 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$61,932 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bucks County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.04% 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 Bucks County Community 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 Bucks County Community 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 | $3,866 | $10,250 | $9,025 |
| 2014 | $4,034 | $10,754 | $8,998 |
| 2015 | $4,178 | $11,138 | $9,002 |
| 2016 | $4,298 | $11,498 | $8,476 |
| 2017 | $4,418 | $11,858 | $8,208 |
| 2018 | $4,513 | $12,193 | $7,722 |
| 2019 | $4,898 | $13,298 | $7,670 |
| 2020 | $4,898 | $13,298 | $8,336 |
| 2021 | $4,898 | $13,298 | $8,166 |
| 2022 | $4,751 | $13,421 | $7,918 |
| 2023 | $5,021 | $13,421 | $7,561 |
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
Bucks County Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,289 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.7%), and Black or African American (7.6%). About 23.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bucks County Community College in 2024 is 5,289 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,963 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.1%
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 65.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.66% 100% Completion Time
32.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.66% of students graduating from Bucks County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 16% male / 84% female
- Psychology, General: 27% male / 73% 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 Bucks County Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$47,324 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1751.78% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bucks County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 73 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 162 completions
2. Health Professions and Related Programs: 74 completions
3. Psychology, General: 63 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 56 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 42 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 39 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 35 completions
8. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 21 completions
9. Engineering, General: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Bucks County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bucks County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bucks County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 24.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,597
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,938
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bucks County Community College is a public institution located in Newtown, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Health Professions and Related Programs, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,289 students. Student body composition includes White (65.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.7%), Black or African American (7.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.32%. Approximately 23.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Newtown, PA 18940-4106
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.32% graduation rate at Bucks County Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 73 distinct degree programs, Bucks County Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bucks County Community College located?
Bucks County Community College is located in Newtown, PA.
How much does Bucks County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,683 and average net price is $6,389 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,100 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bucks County Community College?
Bucks County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,963 students, White (65.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bucks County Community College?
About 47.2% of students at Bucks County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Bucks County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $39,454 six years after entry and $47,324 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bucks County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bucks County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Bucks County Community College public or private?
Bucks County Community College is a public institution located in Newtown, PA.
Is Bucks County Community College an HBCU?
No. Bucks County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bucks County Community College a tribal college?
No. Bucks County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bucks County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bucks County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.7%).
Is Bucks County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Bucks County Community 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
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
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.