by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Butler County Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Butler County Community College were $9,000 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $12,000. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,860 in-state and $1,860 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $10,140 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Total | $9,000 | $12,000 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Butler County Community College charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Butler County Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Butler County Community College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Butler County Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Butler County Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,890 | $9,890 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,840 | $9,840 |
| One Year Ago | $6,990 | $9,990 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,140 | $10,140 |
This chart shows the way tuition at BC3 has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $12,180 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.13%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,191. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.58%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,189.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,191 | $12,189 |
| In 2 Years | $9,386 | $12,381 |
| In 3 Years | $9,585 | $12,576 |
| In 4 Years | $9,789 | $12,774 |
| In 5 Years | $9,997 | $12,975 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $49,920, or about $37,951 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Butler County Community College, visit the Butler County Community College Financial Aid page.
