by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Butler County Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our BC3 cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Butler County Community College ran about $11,400 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,400 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,840 | $1,560 | $11,400 |
| In-State | $6,840 | $1,560 | $8,400 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Butler County Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Butler County Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $11,400 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at BC3 pay about $8,400 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how BC3 compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Butler County Community College Financial Aid.
In-state BC3 tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 2.05% over the past five years. Pennsylvania residents may pay an estimated $8,801 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at BC3 would be $17,782, and $36,303 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.50% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $11,796 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $23,769 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at BC3, and $48,256 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at BC3.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.