Bluegrass Community and Technical College — tuition $4,464 in-state, $6,000 out-of-state
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 38%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
D
42/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
11,619
Total Enrollment
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,545
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Bluegrass Community and Technical College ▼
56%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
The campus ZIP (40506) has no residential market, so these figures average 6 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (40502, 40507, 40508, 40503, 40504, 40517).
What happens to students who enroll at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$36,343
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,081
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
43.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 81st percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where Bluegrass Community and Technical College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,507 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person39%
Hybrid (Some Online)24%
Fully Online37%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)46%
25-64 (Adult)26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
Tuition at Bluegrass Community and Technical College is
$4,464 for in-state students
and $6,000 for out-of-state students
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However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,545.
What is the graduation rate at Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
The graduation rate at Bluegrass Community and Technical College is 38%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Bluegrass Community and Technical College a good school?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College has a total enrollment of 11,619 students.
Is there rental demand near Bluegrass Community and Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 56% of students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 6,507 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lexington area.
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