The Blinn College District says students saved over $9-million on textbooks and course materials during the 2025-26 academic year through the College’s BucBooks program, according to new data from Barnes & Noble College.
Offered in partnership with Barnes & Noble College, BucBooks saved Blinn students 53% compared with purchasing those materials outside the program.
Launched in fall 2023, BucBooks makes course materials more affordable, accessible, and convenient for students. The program bundles required course materials for each class and provides them to students before the first day of the term. Physical textbooks are distributed on a rental basis and conveniently packaged for pickup, while digital resources are delivered directly through Blinn’s eCampus learning platform.
Through BucBooks, students pay a flat fee during registration, removing the uncertainty that often comes with shopping for textbooks and course materials separately. The program also provides students with email reminders to return physical materials at the end of the term.
“BucBooks reflects Blinn’s commitment to reducing costs for students while ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed from the first day of class,” said Dr. Clen Burton, Blinn’s Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance/CFO. “By making course materials more affordable and easier to access, this program removes barriers and helps students begin each term prepared and confident.”
In addition to reducing costs, BucBooks continues to earn strong reviews from students. Barnes & Noble College data showed that:
- 95% of students were likely to recommend BucBooks to other students;
- 94% said the program saved them time shopping for course materials;
- 94% found the course materials process easy;
- 93% were likely to participate in the program in the future;
- 90% found it convenient to have course materials bundled and delivered through the program;
- 90% agreed that BucBooks helped them feel better prepared for the academic term;
- and 87% said the program had a positive impact on their success.
For more information regarding the BucBooks program, visit www.blinn.edu/bucbooks.