by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Butler County Community College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Cost of attendance at Butler County Community College spanned $11,152.00 through $14,152.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: around $11,152.00 in-state against $14,152.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $9,000.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $2,152.00 |
| Total cost | $11,152.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,152.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,107.00 |
| Net price | $5,045.00 |
| That is 74% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,152.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,257.00 |
| Net price | $2,895.00 |
| That is 85% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $12,000.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $2,152.00 |
| Total cost | $14,152.00 |
| That is 26% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,152.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,107.00 |
| Net price | $8,045.00 |
| That is 58% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,152.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,257.00 |
| Net price | $5,895.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 1.6% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $2,941.00 | $5,125.00 | $11,328.00 |
| Senior year | $3,082.00 | $5,371.00 | $11,873.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $12,044.00 | $20,989.00 | $46,397.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,588.00 | $7,996.00 | $17,675.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $139.00 | $242.00 | $534.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,633.00 | $28,985.00 | $64,072.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $2,941.00 | $5,125.00 | $11,328.00 |
| Senior year | $2,987.00 | $5,206.00 | $11,507.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $5,928.00 | $10,330.00 | $22,835.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,258.00 | $3,935.00 | $8,699.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $68.00 | $119.00 | $263.00 |
| Total amount paid | $8,186.00 | $14,266.00 | $31,534.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $5,988.00 | $8,172.00 | $14,375.00 |
| Senior year | $6,276.00 | $8,565.00 | $15,067.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $24,525.00 | $33,470.00 | $58,878.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,343.00 | $12,751.00 | $22,430.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $282.00 | $385.00 | $678.00 |
| Total amount paid | $33,869.00 | $46,221.00 | $81,308.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $5,988.00 | $8,172.00 | $14,375.00 |
| Senior year | $6,083.00 | $8,301.00 | $14,602.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $12,071.00 | $16,473.00 | $28,978.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,598.00 | $6,276.00 | $11,039.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $139.00 | $190.00 | $333.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,669.00 | $22,749.00 | $40,017.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,233.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,075.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,746.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $3,893.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,555.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,146.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,967.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Butler County Community College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
Typical debt at graduation from Butler County Community College amounts to $5,500.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,500.00 |
| 25th | $2,674.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $9,398.00 |
| 90th | $14,000.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $4,000.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,655.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Butler County Community College amounts to $-1,005.00.
The default-rate category at Butler County Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.5% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Butler County Community College reach $56,399,185.00 across 7,785 disbursements.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 43 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,737.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,040.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Butler County Community College, think through the questions below:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.