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Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Prestonsburg, KY · Public · Certificate degrees · Town

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About Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) is a public community college with its headquarters in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. It was created in 2003 from the consolidation of Prestonsburg Community College and Mayo Technical College. BSCTC maintains four campus locations: Prestonsburg Campus (formerly Prestonsburg Community College) in Prestonsburg; Mayo Campus (formerly Mayo Technical College) in Paintsville; Pikeville Campus in Pikeville; and Hager Hill Campus in Hager Hill. Big Sandy Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

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Open

Acceptance

$3,873

Net price

1,604

Enrollment

38%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

D

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,873

Average net price

$4,728

In-state tuition

$6,432

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,268

Books & supplies

$13,047

Total cost of attendance

44%

Students receiving Pell grants

15%

Students with federal loans

$9,357

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,198
$30–48K
$3,432
$48–75K
$6,409
$75–110K
$8,776
$110K+
$7,877

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$32,954

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$28,106

Median earnings (6 yrs)

38%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention rate

55%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,276

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,604

Total enrollment

32%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

60%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women
39% men

Race & ethnicity

White
95%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Big Sandy Community and Technical College FAQ

Is Big Sandy Community and Technical College a public or private school?

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Prestonsburg, KY.

What is the acceptance rate at Big Sandy Community and Technical College?

Big Sandy Community and Technical College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Big Sandy Community and Technical College cost?

The average annual net price at Big Sandy Community and Technical College is $3,873 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,728 in-state and $6,432 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Big Sandy Community and Technical College?

About 38% of students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Big Sandy Community and Technical College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Big Sandy Community and Technical College students earn a median of $32,954 per year.

How many students attend Big Sandy Community and Technical College?

Big Sandy Community and Technical College enrolls about 1,604 students.

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