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Community University
Barton County Community College
Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kansas offers affordable two-year programs with multiple campuses and online options. The public institution supports diverse career paths and transfer opportunities for students of all backgrounds.
Great Bend, KSRural: Fringe
$11,329AVG NET PRICE
4,393STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Barton County Community College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Barton County Community College is a public two-year institution located in Great Bend, Kansas, serving over 4,300 students across its main campus and several additional locations including Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, and Grandview Plaza. The school offers transfer programs designed to easily connect with four-year colleges alongside many career program options to put students on a faster track to employment.
The institution provides exceptional and affordable learning opportunities supporting student, community, and employee needs. Barton is recognized as an Aspen Top 200 finalist for excellence in student success and outcomes, reflecting its commitment to helping students complete their education and prepare for meaningful careers.
AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
SettingRural: Fringe
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
The application process for admissions and scholarships is quick, easy, and free. Most students are accepted upon submission of their completed admissions application, after which they receive an email with a Student ID and enrollment instructions. Prospective students may fill out a printable application or create a profile in the Admissions portal.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$3,904/yr
Out-of-state: $4,832/yr. Kansas residents pay roughly 19% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$11,329/yr
▲ 12% since 2020-2137% receive aid
Average aid package $4,359.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The college offers diverse academic pathways ranging from general studies to specialized certificates like the Scale Technician program. Programs span areas such as commercial driving, early childhood education, fine and performing arts, and public safety. The institution also provides tailored training for federal human resources roles and supports high school students with affordable tuition rates or scholarships.
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
First-year retention
51%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
0
Undergraduate majors and programs
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
431
Setting
Rural: Fringe
IN CONTEXT
Barton County Community College vs. peer institutions
How Barton County Community College compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Barton County Community College
$11,329
Allen County Community College
$7,760
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$40,428
Working after 10 yrs
83.6%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
66.5%
66.5% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Barton County Community College.