Bucks County Community College


General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 10084
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 10084, 0
  • 10084
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 10084, 0
  • 10084
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 10084, 0
  • 10084
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 47.00, 53
  • 47.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 53, 47
  • 53%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 43.00, 57
  • 43.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 57, 43
  • 57%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • White:
  • 77.00, 23
  • 77.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $6,290 $6,095 $5,980
Out-state $9,230 $8,940 $8,840
Books and supplies $1,350 $1,350 $1,250
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $5,900 $5,900 $5,900
Other (Off Campus) $5,100 $5,100 $5,100
Other (Off Campus with Family) $5,100 $5,100 $5,100
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
Off Campus $17,290 $17,095 $16,980
Off Campus with Family $11,390 $11,195 $11,080
Out-state
Off Campus $20,230 $19,940 $19,840
Off Campus with Family $14,330 $14,040 $13,940

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 32.00, 68
  • 32%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 32.00,15.00,12.00,9.00
  • Total grants: 32%
    Federal: 15%
    State/Local: 12%
    Institutional: 9%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2132,3381,1335,340
  • Total grants: $7,188
    Federal: $3,381
    State/Local: $1,335
    Institutional: $340

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 61.00, 39
  • 61%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 36.00, 64
  • 36%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 18.00, 82
  • 18%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 17.00, 83
  • 17%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5%
  • White:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 13.00, 87
  • 13%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping56-
Banking and Financial Support Services0--
Business Administration and Management, General140-1
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other3--
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry-3-
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce-0-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies-1-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services-4-
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other4--
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management60-
Office Management and Supervision11-
Retailing and Retail Operations1--
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General-0-
Small Business Administration/Management4--
Tourism and Travel Services Management31-
Category total167161
Grand total167161

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

Other Division Men Women
Baseball 18 -
Basketball 12 -
Golf 6 -
Volleyball - 8

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1968-07-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology2005-04-22-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation1983-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation1991-09-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1975-06-01-Accredited