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Bucks County Community College

Newtown, PA·Public·5,199 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,199 students.

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5,199
Students
$7,561
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$42,300
Earnings
10 yr
$8,250
Debt

About This School

Bucks County Community College is a public institution located in Newtown, Pennsylvania with approximately 5,199 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,561 per year. Typical graduates earn $42,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Bucks County Community College (Bucks) is a public community college in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1964, Bucks has three campuses and online courses: a main campus in Newtown, an "Upper Bucks" campus in the town of Perkasie, and a "Lower Bucks" campus in the town of Bristol. There are also various satellite facilities located throughout the county. The college offers courses via face-to-face classroom-based instruction, eLearning classes offered completely online, and in hybrid (blended) modes that combine face-to-face instruction with online learning. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying in the Philadelphia suburbs — at just $7,561/year average net price and only $8,250 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree or transfer. The concern is the earnings picture: graduates are pulling in $42,300 a decade after enrolling, which is modest and suggests this school works best as a stepping stone to a four-year program rather than a direct route to high-paying careers.

Founded
1964
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions26%
Business & Marketing20%
Education8%
Computer Science6%
Psychology6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Engineering2%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Terri SchiavoPatrick Murphy

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,021
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,421
Avg Net Price
$7,561
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$8,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White67%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,199 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Bucks County Community College

275 Swamp Rd

Newtown, PA 18940-4106

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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