Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lexington, KY
470 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40506
859-246-6200

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) is a public, two-year institution of higher education located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. BCTC currently serves more than 14,000 students in Central Kentucky from its 16 locations in Lexington, Danville, Georgetown, and Winchester. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education opportunities in more than 50 programs of study.

BCTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. The college is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

BCTC was established in 2003 with the merger of Lexington Community College and Central Kentucky Technical College. The college traces its roots back to Lexington Junior College, which was founded in 1946, and Central Kentucky Technical Institute, which was established in 1966.

BCTC is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by the Kentucky Governor. The college is led by President Dr. Jennifer Lindon, who began her tenure in July 2018.

BCTC offers a variety of services to its students, including academic advising, tutoring, career services, and disability services. The college also has a robust athletics program, with teams competing in men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, and soccer, as well as women’s softball and volleyball.

In addition to its credit programs, BCTC also offers non-credit courses and programs through its Workforce Solutions division. These include adult education, customized training, and continuing education.

BCTC is an important part of the Central Kentucky community, and its impact is felt through its graduates, who go on to lead successful lives and careers. The college is committed to its mission of providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education and training that prepares students for success in a changing world.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 10180

Type: Public, 2-year

Main Website: https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/

Financial Aid: https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/affording-college/index.aspx