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Bucks County Community College
- 275 Swamp Rd
- Newtown, PA 18940
- OPEID College Code: 00323900
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- General Phone: (215) 968-8000
- President: James J Linksz
- Website: www.bucks.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 9,649
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bucks.edu
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 33%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 16% | 14% | 14% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,484 | $3,148 | $1,317 | $289 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.2% | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Number in Default | 50 | 30 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 804 | 657 | 502 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,524 | $6,404 | $6,164 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,614 | $9,464 | $9,134 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,100 | $6,100 | $5,900 |
| Other Expenses | $5,100 | $4,500 | $3,750 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,250 | $4,500 | $3,750 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,874 | $7,654 | $7,414 |
| Out of State | $10,964 | $10,714 | $10,384 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,074 | $18,254 | $17,064 |
| Out of State | $22,164 | $21,314 | $20,034 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,124 | $12,154 | $11,164 |
| Out of State | $16,214 | $15,214 | $14,134 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,649 Undergraduate: 9,649
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,049 Female: 5,600
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,049 Female: 5,600
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,119 Part-Time: 5,530
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,119 Part-Time: 5,530
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 609 | 6% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.2% |
| Black | 314 | 3% |
| Asian | 174 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 176 | 2% |
| White | 7,323 | 76% |
| Unknown | 1,034 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 257 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,906 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,972 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,332 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 991 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 503 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 447 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 805 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 351 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 53 | 0.5% |
| Age Uknown | 32 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 931 | 461 | 470 |
| Faculty Status | 587 | 152 | 435 |
| Tenured Faculty | 68 | 68 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 587 | 152 | 435 |
| Primarily Instruction | 587 | 152 | 435 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 87 | 85 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 62 | 56 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 195 | 168 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 124 | 100 | 24 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 68 | 65 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,896 (148) | $65,179 (69) | $53,408 (79) |
| Professor | $73,114 (69) | $76,163 (41) | $68,649 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $50,183 (31) | $50,540 (15) | $49,848 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,844 (25) | $52,951 (7) | $44,468 (18) |
| Instructor | $41,087 (23) | $40,985 (6) | $41,123 (17) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,423 (4) | $59,956 (1) | $75,245 (3) |
| Professor | $97,831 (1) | - (-) | $97,831 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $63,952 (2) | - (-) | $63,952 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,956 (1) | $59,956 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,884 (152) | $64,949 (70) | $53,707 (82) |
| Professor | $73,213 (70) | $76,163 (41) | $69,042 (29) |
| Associate Professor | $50,313 (33) | $50,540 (15) | $50,124 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,929 (26) | $52,464 (8) | $44,468 (18) |
| Instructor | $41,087 (23) | $40,985 (6) | $41,123 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 79 | 36 | 8 | 35 |
| Baseball | 18 | 18 | - | - |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | - | - |
| Golf | 6 | 6 | - | - |
| Soccer | 18 | - | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 8 | - | 8 | - |
| Equestrian | 9 | - | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,066 | $4,000 | $5,467 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,500 | - | $2,500 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Equestrian | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 17% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 14% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 19% |
| American Indian | 43% |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 17% |
| Unknown | 18% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
