Barton County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Barton County Community College is a public community college in Great Bend, Kansas, enrolling about 2,455 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,905 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,680. Student demographics in federal data include White (59.3%) and Black or African American (15.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,680
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,905 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,455 50.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.96%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,325
- Room & Board: $6,840 annual estimate
Barton County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Barton County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Barton County Community College?
Barton County Community College is located in Great Bend, KS (ZIP 67530).
Is Barton County Community College public or private?
Barton County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Barton County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,680 in-state, $4,960 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,905.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,020 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,027 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,270 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,117 |
| $110,001+ | $11,147 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,720.
How big is Barton County Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,455 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,325 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Barton County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.96%.
First-year retention: 52.1%.
What do graduates of Barton County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,095 six years after entry; $40,428 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,501.
19.26% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Barton County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (278 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (118 completions)
- General Studies (61 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (53 completions)
- 05.1081 (49 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (28 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (28 completions)
- Psychology, General (26 completions)
- Medication Aide (25 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Barton County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.96%; median earnings $40,428 at 10 years; net price $9,905. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,680
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Barton County Community College was $3,680.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,905
2024 Value
In 2024 Barton County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,905.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,620 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,905 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,720 4-Year In-State Tuition
$19,840 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,840 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,990 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$47,960 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Barton County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.90% 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 Barton County 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 Barton County 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 | $2,912 | $3,904 | $8,279 |
| 2014 | $3,008 | $4,000 | $7,257 |
| 2015 | $3,200 | $4,192 | $9,296 |
| 2016 | $3,328 | $4,320 | $8,906 |
| 2017 | $3,456 | $3,456 | $8,294 |
| 2018 | $3,584 | $3,584 | $7,772 |
| 2019 | $3,424 | $4,288 | $8,792 |
| 2020 | $3,552 | $4,544 | $10,003 |
| 2021 | $3,552 | $4,544 | $9,833 |
| 2022 | $3,616 | $4,741 | $10,525 |
| 2023 | $3,616 | $4,832 | $11,865 |
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
Barton County Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,455 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.3%), Black or African American (15.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). About 19.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Barton County Community College in 2024 is 2,455 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,325 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.1%
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 White at 59.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.80% 100% Completion Time
32.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.80% of students graduating from Barton County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 14% male / 86% female
- General Studies: 56% male / 44% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Barton County Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,501 Median Student Debt
$40,428 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
920.39% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Barton County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 58 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 278 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 118 completions
3. General Studies: 61 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 53 completions
5. 05.1081: 49 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions
7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 28 completions
8. Psychology, General: 26 completions
9. Medication Aide: 25 completions
Most popular programs at Barton County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Barton County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Barton County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,723
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,470
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Barton County Community College is a public institution located in Great Bend, KS, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 2,455 students. Student body composition includes White (59.3%), Black or African American (15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.96%. Approximately 19.26% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Great Bend, KS 67530
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.96% graduation rate at Barton County 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.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 58 distinct degree programs, Barton County Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barton County Community College located?
Barton County Community College is located in Great Bend, KS.
How much does Barton County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,680 and average net price is $9,905 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,840 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Barton County Community College?
Barton County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,325 students, White (59.3%), Black or African American (15.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Barton County Community College?
About 46.3% of students at Barton County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Barton County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,095 six years after entry and $40,428 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Barton County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Barton County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,501.
Is Barton County Community College public or private?
Barton County Community College is a public institution located in Great Bend, KS.
Is Barton County Community College an HBCU?
No. Barton County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Barton County Community College a tribal college?
No. Barton County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Barton County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Barton County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.9%).
Is Barton County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Barton County 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
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Kansas trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
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.