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Butler County Community College (BC3)
- College Drive Oak Hills
- Butler, PA 16003
- OPEID College Code: 00324000
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- General Phone: (724) 287-8711
- President: Nicholas Neupauer
- Website: www.bc3.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,656
- College Alias: BC3

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
- Mission Statement
- Butler County Community College is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible education, training, and cultural enrichment opportunities responsive to the needs of the community. The college is committed to fostering a supportive environment that values integrity, diversity, and excellence.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BC3 Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: bc3.edu
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- 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
- Website: BC3 Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 55%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 32% | 28% | 25% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,682 | $2,752 | $1,270 | $1,682 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.9% | 6.7% | 11.0% |
| Number in Default | 53 | 41 | 55 |
| Number in Repayment | 761 | 603 | 497 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,980 | $4,920 | $4,452 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,170 | $7,110 | $6,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,335 | $2,115 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,335 | $2,115 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,980 | $5,920 | $5,452 |
| Out of State | $8,170 | $8,110 | $7,440 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,980 | $12,755 | $12,067 |
| Out of State | $15,170 | $14,945 | $14,055 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,480 | $8,255 | $7,567 |
| Out of State | $10,670 | $10,445 | $9,555 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,656 Undergraduate: 3,656
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,438 Female: 2,218
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,438 Female: 2,218
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,967 Part-Time: 1,689
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,967 Part-Time: 1,689
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.03% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Black | 63 | 2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.7% |
| White | 3,154 | 86% |
| Unknown | 389 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 176 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,083 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 654 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 440 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 391 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 238 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 205 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 322 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 120 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 18 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 524 | 201 | 323 |
| Faculty Status | 64 | 64 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 51 | 51 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 335 | 64 | 271 |
| Primarily Instruction | 335 | 64 | 271 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 38 | 38 | - |
| Other Professionals | 44 | 33 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 107 | 66 | 41 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 60 | 43 | 17 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 21 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,579 (64) | $55,140 (30) | $46,556 (34) |
| Professor | $59,854 (22) | $65,785 (11) | $53,924 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $50,279 (17) | $53,868 (8) | $47,089 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,215 (8) | $49,414 (5) | $43,550 (3) |
| Instructor | $40,775 (15) | $42,091 (6) | $39,897 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,579 (64) | $55,140 (30) | $46,556 (34) |
| Professor | $59,854 (22) | $65,785 (11) | $53,924 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $50,279 (17) | $53,868 (8) | $47,089 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,215 (8) | $49,414 (5) | $43,550 (3) |
| Instructor | $40,775 (15) | $42,091 (6) | $39,897 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 68 | 48 | 20 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 61 | 44 | 17 |
| Baseball | 22 | 22 | - |
| Basketball | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Cross Country | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,054 | $3,123 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,526 | $800 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cross Country | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 23%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 23% |
| Unknown | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 3 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
