Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC), located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, is a public two-year institution part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Established in 2003 through the consolidation of Prestonsburg Community College and Mayo Technical College, BSCTC offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs across its four campuses, with popular areas of study including health sciences, business, and technology. The college provides a non-residential campus environment nestled in the rural Appalachian region, approximately 130 miles east of Lexington. Aiming to serve the workforce needs of the Big Sandy area, the college maintains an open admissions policy, welcoming a diverse student body. While BSCTC does not have a significant focus on intercollegiate athletics, it emphasizes career readiness and skill development through its academic offerings.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 1,152 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,424 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,368 plus fees of $192.
