Tuition & Fees

 

In addition to the tuition and fees estimate, students should allow for commuting costs, clothing, food, and other personal expenses.

  * Subject to change    
 
Per
Credit 
Full Time Rate:
12-17 Credits 
Residents of Butler County
    
Tuition $118 $1,770
Comprehensive Fee $52 $52 Per Credit
Total $170 $1,770+ $52 Per Credit
     
All other Pennsylvania Residents
    
Tuition $218 $3,270
Comprehensive Fee $52 $52 Per Credit
Total $270 $3,270+ $52 Per Credit
     
Out-of-State or International Student
    
Tuition $318 $4,770
Comprehensive Fee $52 $52 Per Credit
Total $370 $4,770+ $52 Per Credit
     
Online Courses
    
Additional Cost Per Credit $25  
     
Books and Supplies
    
Estimate for One Semester $650  
     
Lab Fees
    
For Lab Courses Only Per Course $35  
BC3 has adopted a full-time tuition rate. The full-time tuition rate is a flat rate for students taking 12-17 credits. Fees will remain on a per credit basis. For more information about the full-time tuition rate, visit bc3.edu.
The Director of Records and Registration can determine county, state, and participating district residency at the time of registration.  In addition to the costs listed above, students should allow for commuting costs, clothing, food, and other personal expenses.
* Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees. Fees for other services (such as testing, transcripts, graduation, and noncredit courses) will continue to be set by the administration. Contact the Admissions Office for up-to-date costs.

Testing & Identity Verification

In compliance with federal regulations (34 CFR 602.17(g)), online instructors shall require students who participate in such classes and/or take exams to verify their identity by using a secure login, a pass code, a webcam, and a microphone; or to take proctored exams.

Students may be required to have photo identification for proctored examinations, which may include video and audio recording with consent of the student. In addition, new or other technologies and practices to assist in verifying student identity may be utilized.

Additional costs for proctoring services or use of other technologies and practices may apply and notice of such costs will be provided to students at the time of registration. Costs may vary.

 

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Budgets are based on full-time, full year enrollment for the 2019-2020 academic year.

 

Summer Budget

Summer budgets are based on two months of Cost of Attendance.

 

BC3 EZ Pay

The BC3 EZ-PAY Payment Plan program is designed to make the College's quality education even more accessible and affordable to our students. Find out how to enroll in a payment plan that meets your financial needs.

BC3 EZ Refund

Have your refund direct deposited to your checking or savings account through the BC3 EZ Refund.

 

Net Price Calculator

BC3 offers this financial aid calculator for estimating costs and aid. There are many factors that determine your financial aid and this calculator is merely for estimating purposes.

This is a financial aid estimate only and not a guarantee of financial aid to be received. The actual financial aid awards may vary after students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at fafsa.gov.