Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public community college located in Lexington, KY. It offers 118 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 34 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Bluegrass Community and Technical College is $4,706 for Kentucky residents and $6,242 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Kentucky public community colleges' average ($6,198).

The school has 10,318 students, which is higher than Kentucky community collleges' average (2,791). In addition, 4,245 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Kentucky community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Kentucky community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,706$6,242
Books & Supplies$1,228
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,030
Average Financial Aid$4,346
Cost of Attendance$17,964$19,500
After Financial Aid$13,618$15,154
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Bluegrass Community and Technical College$4,706$6,242
Public Community Colleges in Kentucky$4,662$6,198
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Bluegrass Community and Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs1816NOT OFFERED
Total Programs7444NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Equestrian/Equine StudiesNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences1 completers
34 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Information Technology Project ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist16 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)5 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Engineering-Related Fields (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant15 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 711 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 68 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/PolicyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter11 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electrician19 completers
15 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant10 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder41 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary77 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant5 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 114 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training46 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 77 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary15 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 10,318 students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,929 male students and 5,821 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total9,7503,7296,021
Male Students3,9291,6552,274
Female Students5,8212,0743,747

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 10,318 total students, 6,834 students enrolled through distance learning (4,245 students enrolled exclusively and 2,589 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment10,318
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses4,245
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,589
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,484

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Bluegrass Community and Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address470 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone859-246-6200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,706
Out-of-State$6,242
Student Population »10,318 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »34%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,346
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)