Bucks County Community College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Bucks County Community College?

The price of attending Bucks County Community College depends on residency, credit load, course charges, and financial aid. In 2024-25 institutional reporting, average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled about $9,966 for the in-state category and $13,926 for the out-of-state category.

• In-state average tuition: $8,160, plus $1,806 in required fees.
• Out-of-state average tuition: $11,880, plus $2,046 in required fees.
• Reported part-time tuition charges: $340 per credit for the in-state category and $495 per credit for the out-of-state category.

These are reported tuition categories, not a personalized bill. Bucks County residency rules, the number of credits taken, and course-specific fees can affect a student's actual charges. Books, supplies, transportation, food, and other living expenses also belong in an annual budget. Students should not add an on-campus room-and-board charge to these figures as though residence halls were part of the standard Bucks experience.

Net price means estimated cost after grant and scholarship aid, rather than the published tuition price. The reported average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $4,534; it was $6,371 for those in the $48,001-$75,000 bracket. Individual aid awards can differ substantially. Eligible students can explore federal grants, Pennsylvania state aid, Bucks scholarships, loans, and veteran education benefits through the college's financial aid process. In the reported aid figures, 51% of students received financial aid and 10% had student loans; neither percentage predicts an individual award.

What are the work-study opportunities at Bucks County Community College?

Students at Bucks County Community College may be able to combine coursework with part-time employment, including Federal Work-Study positions if they qualify and positions are available. Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through an approved job; it is not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee of employment.

Applicants generally begin by submitting the FAFSA and reviewing their aid offer. They then must find and obtain an eligible position under the college's current hiring procedures. Ordinary campus jobs and off-campus part-time work can be options for students who do not receive Work-Study, but those wages are not themselves a Work-Study award.

Bucks' career support is a separate resource for exploring occupations and seeking employment. Students can use career advising and job-search assistance to connect coursework with a résumé, internship search, or next career step. A career-service appointment or student job should not be mistaken for a verified post-graduation employment outcome.