Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	35%

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, BCTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bluegrass Community and Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at BCTC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Kentucky is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at BCTC is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at BCTC is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at BCTC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,568

Cost of attendance at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

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Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,320

Cost of attendance at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College received on average $5,181 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,181

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	598	51%	$4,698	$2,809,376
Other Federal Grant	671	57%	$4,858	$3,259,699
State Grant/Scholarships	1,008	86%	$2,042	$2,057,897
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	99	8%	$2,542	$251,660
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,075	91%	$5,181	$5,569,256

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bluegrass Community and Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bluegrass Community and Technical College students is 34.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.5%.

34.7%

asian 57.6% 19 students
African American 24.3% 45 students
white 37.4% 395 students
unknown 50.0% 7 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 20.3% 25 students
Mixed Race 31.6% 24 students

Service Offerings

Bluegrass Community and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bluegrass Community and Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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