Butler County Community College
107 College Drive
Butler, PA 16002

For over 40 years, Butler County Community College has been the "The Smart Place to Start" for more than 100,000 students. Now more than ever, students are discovering the advantages of obtaining an associate degree before entering the workforce or moving to a four-year college or university.

The main campus of this Pennsylvania community college is in Butler, PA, and is known for its 323 acres of oak groves, rolling hills, walking paths, and a safe, comfortable atmosphere. Butler County Community College serves students in seven convenient locations in Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer Counties.

Butler County Community College is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible education, training, and cultural enrichment opportunities responsive to the needs of the community. The Pennsylvania community college is committed to fostering a supportive environment that values integrity, diversity, and excellence.

Butler County Community College is affordable for everyone. The Pennsylvania community college keeps costs low through subsidies from Butler County (the local sponsor) and the State of Pennsylvania. Students pay approximately one-third of the total cost of their education, which is $93 per credit or about $2,790 a year in tuition and fees for students residing in Butler County. Sixty-five percent of Butler County Community College students receive public, private, state, and federal sources of financial aid and scholarships.

Quick Facts:

• Butler County Community College offers 63 associate degree, career, and transfer programs in liberal arts, business, nursing and allied health and technology.


• Butler County Community College's open admission policy allows for the acceptance of all applicants with a high school diploma or GED. In addition to day, evening, and weekend on-campus classes, there are 99 sections of online courses via the Internet to accommodate your busy lifestyle.


• Students at this Pennsylvania community college receive personal attention from more than 200 full and part-time faculty where the average class size is 20 students. The student body at Butler County Community College is diverse, ranging from ages 16 to 75, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.


• To better serve the community, Butler County Community College offers non-credit classes for professional and recreational purposes, summer programs for children, training for business and industry, emergency medical services and public safety, and free classes for senior citizens.