Paying for College

BC3 is an affordable investment at a fraction of the cost of 4-year public and private colleges and universities. At BC3, 80% of students receive grants and scholarships to help pay for their education. Of those students, 70% graduate completely debt-free!

2019-2020 Tuition and Fees:

• Butler County resident - $170 per credit
• Other PA County resident - $270 per credit
• Out-of-State and International student - $370 per credit

There is a flat tuition rate for students who take 12-17 credits per semester

One year Higher Education Cost Comparison 2019-2020

Based on 15 credits per semester. The following amounts* do not include room & board estimates.

• $5,100, BC3 Butler County resident
• $8,100, BC3 PA resident
• $11,294, Public 4-Year Institution
• $13,945, PA state related branch campus
• $16,825, PA state related main campus
• $36,801, Private Institution

*Sources include: PASSHE www.passhe.edu, The College Board - Trends in College Pricing www.trends.collegeboard.org/college-pricing

 

Here’s what you can do:

• Apply for Financial Aid
• Apply for BC3 Scholarships
• Sign up for the EZ-Pay Payment Plan
• Book Allowance can help you to pay for your books