Bucks County Community College and La Salle University have signed two transfer agreements that could save students more than $114,000 who complete their associate degree at Bucks County Community College before transferring to La Salle University.
The presidents of both institutions signed the agreements on Monday, May 11, at BCCC’s Newtown Campus, strengthening a partnership between the two-year public college and the Philadelphia-based Catholic university.
Two Agreements, Two New Pathways
The first agreement allows students who graduate from Bucks County Community College’s Honors@Bucks program to transfer seamlessly to La Salle University’s honors program.
The second agreement targets a broader group of Bucks graduates. Students who earn an associate degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and sign a dual-admission agreement in advance can enter select La Salle business or technology bachelor’s degree programs with a guaranteed minimum merit scholarship of $20,000 per year for their junior and senior years.
For students who choose to pursue a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree in an eligible business or technology program, the savings go even further: a 20 percent tuition discount applies to the master’s portion — and both degrees can be completed at La Salle in just three years.
The Numbers That Matter
Students who complete their associate degree at Bucks before transferring to La Salle under the dual admission agreement save almost $114,000 compared to enrolling directly at a four-year institution.
“Each year, we graduate students who have proven their academic rigor through our highly-rated honors, business, and technology programs,” said Bucks County Community College President and CEO Patrick M. Jones, Ph.D. “These agreements will open doors for Bucks graduates to continue to excel at La Salle University while saving more than two-thirds on the cost of their bachelor’s degree.”
A Shared Commitment to Access
For La Salle University, the partnership reflects a commitment to making higher education achievable for students who might otherwise face financial barriers to completing a four-year degree.
“This agreement is a reflection of our shared commitment to breaking down barriers to higher education and supporting student success,” said La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. “Not only will students receive a clear and supportive pathway beginning by earning their associate degree at Bucks and continuing their education at La Salle, but the scholarship and tuition discount available through this partnership will also provide impactful financial support. This can make a significant difference for students and their families as they pursue their educational goals.”
About the Institutions
Founded in 1964, Bucks County Community College is a two-year public institution offering more than 90 programs of study leading to associate degrees or certificates, as well as workforce training programs. Classes are offered at campuses in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, as well as online through Bucks Online.
Bucks County Community College graduates who transfer to the college’s dual admission partner universities typically save between 28 percent and 68 percent on the cost of their bachelor’s degree. Learn more about BCCC’s transfer pathways and savings.
La Salle University is a comprehensive Lasallian Catholic university located in Philadelphia, chartered in 1863 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Rooted in the tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle — the Patron Saint of Teachers — La Salle offers a practical, liberal-arts, and experiential education designed to propel learners into leadership. Learn more about La Salle University.
