Barstow Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Barstow Community College is a public community college in Barstow, California, serving roughly 2,657 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,773 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,104. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (45.6%) and Black or African American (22.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,104
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,773 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,657 47.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.78%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 27.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 20.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,635
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
Barstow Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Barstow Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Barstow Community College?
Barstow Community College is located in Barstow, CA (ZIP 92311).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Barstow Community College public or private?
Barstow Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Barstow Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,104 in-state, $9,744 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,773.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,239 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,957 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,229 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,963 |
| $110,001+ | $20,351 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,416.
How big is Barstow Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,657 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,635 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Barstow Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 38.78%.
First-year retention: 67.3%.
What do graduates of Barstow Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,462 six years after entry; $35,104 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $3,500.
49.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Barstow Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Information Technology (78 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (76 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (75 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (54 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (53 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (51 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (47 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (45 completions)
- Psychology, General (45 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (44 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Barstow Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.78%; median earnings $35,104 at 10 years; net price $12,773. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,104
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Barstow Community College was $1,104.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,773
2024 Value
In 2024 Barstow Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,773.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,092 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,773 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,416 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,976 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,252 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$97,008 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Barstow Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Barstow Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Barstow Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,104 | $5,400 | $9,214 |
| 2014 | $1,104 | $5,400 | $8,833 |
| 2015 | $1,104 | $5,400 | $7,425 |
| 2016 | $1,104 | $6,168 | $8,803 |
| 2017 | $1,104 | $6,720 | $7,923 |
| 2018 | $1,104 | $6,720 | $8,647 |
| 2019 | $1,104 | $7,464 | $9,518 |
| 2020 | $1,104 | $8,088 | $8,815 |
| 2021 | $1,104 | $8,952 | $9,250 |
| 2022 | $1,104 | $9,072 | $9,655 |
| 2023 | $1,104 | $9,936 | $12,347 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Barstow Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,657 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (45.6%), Black or African American (22.3%), and White (19.6%). About 49.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Barstow Community College in 2024 is 2,657 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,635 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.47% 100% Completion Time
38.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.47% of students graduating from Barstow Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Information Technology: 71% male / 29% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 29% male / 71% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Barstow Community College.
Return on Investment
$3,500 Median Student Debt
$35,104 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
9.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
587.07% Return on Investment
1.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Barstow Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Information Technology: 78 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 76 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 75 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 54 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 53 completions
6. Health Professions and Related Programs: 51 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 47 completions
8. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 45 completions
9. Psychology, General: 45 completions
Most popular programs at Barstow Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Barstow Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Barstow Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 20.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,382
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,716
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Barstow Community College is a public institution located in Barstow, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Information Technology, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 2,657 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (45.6%), Black or African American (22.3%), White (19.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.78%. Approximately 49.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Barstow, CA 92311
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.78% graduation rate at Barstow Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barstow Community College located?
Barstow Community College is located in Barstow, CA.
How much does Barstow Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,104 and average net price is $12,773 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Barstow Community College?
Barstow Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,635 students, Hispanic or Latino (45.6%), Black or African American (22.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Barstow Community College?
About 53.1% of students at Barstow Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Barstow Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,462 six years after entry and $35,104 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Barstow Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Barstow Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $3,500.
Is Barstow Community College public or private?
Barstow Community College is a public institution located in Barstow, CA.
Is Barstow Community College an HBCU?
No. Barstow Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Barstow Community College a tribal college?
No. Barstow Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Barstow Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Barstow Community College reports 45.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Barstow Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Barstow Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.