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# Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Public 2-year college in eastern Kentucky serving 2,583 students with low tuition and general liberal arts curriculum.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 37.688248, -82.778847

### Summary

Public 2-year college in eastern Kentucky serving 2,583 students with low tuition and general liberal arts curriculum.

### Description

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, serving the eastern part of the state. The college enrolls 2,583 students and offers a general liberal arts and sciences curriculum designed for students seeking foundational education before transfer or entry into the workforce.

In-state tuition is $4,536 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,240. There is no room and board listed as the college does not offer residential facilities. Students should verify actual out-of-pocket costs with the financial aid office, as many borrowers qualify for grants and aid that reduce the published rate.

This college works well for students in the region seeking affordable pathways to either a bachelor's degree through transfer to a 4-year institution or direct workforce entry. Community college students should ask about support services, advising, and transfer agreements with partner universities before enrolling. For more information, visit https://bigsandy.kctcs.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 157,553
- **State**: KY
- **City**: Prestonsburg
- **Address**: 1 Bert Combs Dr
- **Zip Code**: 41653
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://bigsandy.kctcs.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $4,536
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $6,240
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $4,536
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $6,240
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,583
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities