Butler County Community College

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Financial aid may be awarded in the form of grants, student loans, federal work-study, scholarships, from third party agencies, or a combination of these. Go to www.bc3.edu/paying for more information.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Tuition costs for 2026-2027 are as follows: Butler County resident: $211 per credit Out of County resident: $314 per credit Out of State/International resident: $414 per credit

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Students may receive credit for graded courses taken at most accredited, degree-granting institutions. Transfer of credits are reviewed by Records and Registration in consultation with the V.P. for Academic Affairs and appropriate academic deans.
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Butler County Community College has an open admissions policy accepting students who have a high school diploma, GED/HiSET scores, or the ability to benefit from a post-secondary education.
• Percentage Accepted:
  Butler County Community College has an open admissions policy accepting students who have a high school diploma, GED/HiSET scores, or the ability to benefit. Five programs in the Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health are considered selective.
• Transfer Agreements:
  12 programs transfer to the PASSHE universities and select opt-in colleges. Biological Science Business Admin Chemistry Communications Criminology Computer Science Early Childhood Ed. English History Math Social Work Psychology
• View Agreements:
  https://bc3.edu/pioneer-life/transfer-services/index.html
• Degree Completion Programs:
  La Roche University - Psychology (offered at BC3 Main Campus)
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  BC3 awards credits through SOAR (Students Occupationally and Academically Ready) and has established various individual articulation agreements with local career and technical centers.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  BC3 accepts credit for life experience for work, volunteer, military, or training. A e-portfolio showing the student has met course objectives is required and $150 evaluation fee. Please contact registration@bc3.edu for more information.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Only applicable for those applying to the selective admissions programs of Massage Therapy, Nursing, RN, Practical Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Radiologic Technology. Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@bc3.edu or 724-284-8501 for more information.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official high school transcripts or GED/HiSET test scores are required of all applicants. Students who have attended another post-secondary institution are required to submit their official transcript(s) for evaluation by Admissions & Records.
• SAT Scores:
  Not required, but may exempt a student from placement testing. Must provide proof of score from high school, College Board, or ACT. 500 or better - SAT Math and/or Evidence Based Reading and Writing 21 or better - ACT English 23 or better - ACT Math
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required
• Essay:
  Not required
• Application Fee:
  $25.00, but waived at events or for those who can prove financial hardship.
• Interview:
  Not required
• Apply Here:
  https://bc3.edu/admission-aid/apply-to-bc3/index.html

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  For courses to be accepted in transfer, they must be listed on a college transcript with a grade of A, B, or C. One D may be accepted if approved by the Provost and V.P. for Academic Affairs
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 45 credits may be transferred in to BC3 toward an Associate Degree and 15 credits toward a Certificate.

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Transfer Agreements:
  BC3 has formal articulation agreements with many institutions. Agreements assure students certain considerations when transferring to senior institutions.
• View Transfer Agreements:
  https://bc3.edu/pioneer-life/transfer-services/index.html