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Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Prestonsburg, KY·Public·https://bigsandy.kctcs.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public community college in Prestonsburg, KY. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public community college in Prestonsburg, KY. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,296
In-State Tuition
+$192 fees
$15,048
Out-of-State Tuition
+$192 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Town setting

Ski Access

91 miles

Winterplace Ski Resort

Weather

Warm Climate

49°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

91 mi away
90 skiable acres12 lifts
Beech Mountain Resort

North Carolina

115 mi away
95 skiable acres8 lifts
Hawksnest Snow Tubing

North Carolina

119 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Prestonsburg, KY

34°Jan37°Feb45°Mar55°Apr64°May72°Jun75°Jul75°Aug68°Sep57°Oct45°Nov38°Dec

Station: PAINTSVILLE 1 E · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

100/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,296$15,048
Fees
$192$192
Total
$4,488$15,240
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

59 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate
223 grads/yr$65,763
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
188 grads/yr$32,087
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansCertificate
114 grads/yr$33,134
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
90 grads/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralCertificate
84 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's40 grads$73,640
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Certificate223 grads$65,763
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Associate's28 grads$60,650
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Associate's15 grads$56,259
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Certificate19 grads$40,980
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Certificate114 grads$33,134
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's188 grads$32,087
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate90 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Certificate84 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Certificate54 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Big Sandy Community and Technical College located?

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is located in Prestonsburg, KY. The main campus address is 1 Bert Combs Dr, Prestonsburg, KY. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Big Sandy Community and Technical College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Big Sandy Community and Technical College charges $4,296/year for in-state students and $15,048/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $15,240/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Big Sandy Community and Technical College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Big Sandy Community and Technical College the right fit for me?

Whether Big Sandy Community and Technical College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($15,048/year out-of-state), campus culture in Prestonsburg, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Big Sandy Community and Technical College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Big Sandy Community and Technical College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Prestonsburg, KY
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 49°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Huntington, WV (HTS) · 48 mialso CRW (80 mi), LOZ (83 mi)

Location

Prestonsburg, KY

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.