Bucks County Community College

Bucks County Community College is a public country school in a suburban setting in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Bucks County Community College was founded in 1964 and enrolls 6,988 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Bucks County Community College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Bucks County Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Bucks County Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Bucks County Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Bucks County Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Bucks County Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Bucks County Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Bucks County Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	96%
In-State Tuition	$9,900
Out-of-State	$14,850
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Bucks County Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Bucks County Community College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Bucks County Community College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is not competitive to get into Bucks County Community College. The acceptance rate at Bucks County Community College is 96%. Out of 3,804 applications received in 2021, 3,659 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Bucks County Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 70% of students who start at Bucks County Community College come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Bucks County Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Bucks County Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Bucks County Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Bucks County Community College. Based on this information, how does Bucks County Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Bucks County Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Bucks County Community College Located?

Bucks County Community College is located in the suburban setting of Newtown, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from Philadelphia.

If you want to see Bucks County Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Newtown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bucks County Community College and Newtown are like without leaving home.

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