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470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
Tel: (859) 246-6200
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) is one of the fastest-growing two-year community and technical colleges in the state. Our mission, as a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is to provide excellence in teaching and learning. Through comprehensive and responsive programs and services, the college sustains a strong partnership with our communities to improve economic vitality and quality of life in the region. BCTC offers daytime, evening and weekend classes at six convenient campus locations. Classes are also offered in Lancaster, Georgetown-Scott County, downtown Lexington and online. We have several academic and technical programs that fit your needs, including two-year associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in dozens of sought-after careers. Whatever BCTC program you choose, you'll benefit from caring, experienced professors, helpful staff, and excellent facilities.
School Highlights
Bluegrass Community and Technical College serves 10,180 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 19%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 10,180 students
- In-state tuition: $3,704
- Out-state tuition: $12,536
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bluegrass Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 645 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
645 staff
232 staff
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School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bluegrass Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bluegrass Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is more than the state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,180 students
2,652 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,221 students
1,151 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,959 students
1,501 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
676 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,221 students
1,151 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,959 students
1,652 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
5%
5%
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% Black
11%
8%
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% White
75%
81%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.42
0.33
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
38%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.53%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,900
$29,400
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,704 is more than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,536 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,704
$3,629
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,536
$12,449
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
98%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,279
$11,279
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,953
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bluegrass Community and Technical College cost?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,704 for In-State students and $12,536 for Out-State students.
What is Bluegrass Community and Technical College's ranking?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bluegrass Community and Technical College is American National University-Pikeville (4.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
American National University-Pikeville
Private for-profit
50 National College Boulevard
Pikeville, KY 41501
(859) 253-0621
4.4 miles
| 210 students
Midway University
Private not-for-profit
512 E. Stephens St
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 846-4421
12.9 miles
| 1,381 students
Maysville Community and Technical College
Public
1755 U.S. Hwy 68
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7141
55.9 miles
| 3,446 students
ATA College
Private for-profit
10200 Linn Station Rd Ste 125
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 371-8330
59.4 miles
| 298 students
Sullivan University
Private, for profit
3101 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 456-6504
64.8 miles
| 2,541 students
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 10,180 students
- In-state tuition: $3,704
- Out-state tuition: $12,536
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Did You Know?
For Kentucky public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,629 per year for in-state students and $12,449 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,988 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
Kentucky community colleges have a diversity score of 0.33, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Kentucky is American National University-Pikeville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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