Barton County Community College
School Highlights
Barton County Community College serves 4,300 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,300 students
- In-state tuition: $3,008
- Out-state tuition: $4,000
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Barton County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 359 teachers has grown by 156% over five years.
Barton County Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
359 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Barton County Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 43:1 over five years.
The Barton County Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,300 students
1,734 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
917 students
777 students
# Part-Time Students
3,383 students
957 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
342 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
63%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
College Completion Rate
32%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,008 is less than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,000 is less than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,008
$3,484
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,000
$4,443
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,432
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,466
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Barton is known for its quality services, great history and tradition and ongoing excellence with tremendous faculty and staff. You have a district of wonderful constituents in a fine community. You have unique needs as an individual, and our curriculum is designed to serve them. You may want to start on a bachelor's degree, prepare for a vocation, or explore your alternatives. The type of degree or certificate earned associated with the different majors like Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of General Studies, Associate of Science and Certificate. Community Education supports Barton's mission by providing innovative educational opportunities. Our success is defined by our ability to identify new educational markets, to develop and enhance quality instructional programs, to initiate and sustain partnerships with the campus community and the College's constituents, and to provide exceptional service that yields comprehensive student learning.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Barton County Community College is Hutchinson Community College (49.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
49.8 miles
| 5,315 students
Central Christian College of Kansas
Private not-for-profit
1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
57.8 miles
| 677 students
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
65.1 miles
| 791 students
Hesston College
Private not-for-profit
301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
72.9 miles
| 378 students
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