Barton County Community College
School Highlights
- Barton County Community College serves 5,292 students (37% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
- Barton County Community College is the only community colleges within Barton County, KS.
- The nearest community college to Barton County Community College is Pratt Community College (49.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Barton County Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Barton County Community College | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 124 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,292 students | 1,551 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 43:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,978 students | 653 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,314 students | 898 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 300 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| % Black | 10% | 8% |
| % White | 75% | 72% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.46 |
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| College Completion Rate | 28% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,600 | $34,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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 Pratt Community College (49.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Pratt Community CollegePublic1,383 students | 49.20 Mi348 NE SR 61
Pratt, KS 67124
(620)672-5641 49.201,383 - 5,718 students | 49.80 Mi1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620)665-3500 49.805,718 - Central Christian College of KansasPrivate, non-profit1,165 students | 57.60 Mi1200 S Main
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620)241-0723 57.601,165 - 537 students | 64.80 Mi2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3100 64.80537 - Brown Mackie College-SalinaPrivate, for profit452 students | 66.30 Mi2106 South 9th Street
Salina, KS 67401
(785)825-5422 66.30452
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