Butler County Community College Pennsylvania

Public 2-year community college in Butler, Pennsylvania, serving 2,468 students with low tuition and career-focused programs.

College statistics

Address:
107 College Drive
Butler, PA
16002
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
https://www.bc3.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Butler County Community College is a public 2-year institution in Butler, Pennsylvania, serving the surrounding region with accessible, career-oriented education. The college enrolls approximately 2,468 students and specializes in business, management, marketing, and related support services—practical fields designed to move students quickly into the workforce or onto bachelor's degree programs at other institutions.

In-state tuition is $4,050 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,140. These rates reflect the college's role as an affordable entry point for higher education, particularly for students from Butler County and western Pennsylvania. The college's small size and town setting create a personal learning environment where students can begin their postsecondary studies without the cost or scale of a residential university.

Butler County Community College functions as a transfer pathway for students who complete associate degrees and move on to 4-year programs, as well as a direct entry point to employment in business and skilled trade fields. The college works best for students seeking short-term credentials, associate degrees, or the first two years of a bachelor's program at lower cost. For more information, visit bc3.edu.