Barton County Community College

www.bartonccc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,144

2023 Average Net Price

$11,329

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,393

27.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.9%

175 Graduates

About

Barton County Community College is a higher education institution located in Barton County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Barton County Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (298 degrees awarded), General Studies (71 degrees), and Registered Nursing (51 degrees).

In 2023, 913 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Barton County Community College. 64.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (610 degrees), 5.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Barton County Community College is $2,144, which is $−6,109 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Barton County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 408 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Barton County Community College is $2,144, which is $6,109 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,329.

In 2023, 37% of undergraduate students attending Barton County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,144

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Barton County Community College was $2,144. The cost of tuition at Barton County Community College is $−6,109 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Barton County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,329

2023 Value

24.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Barton County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,329. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Barton County Community College grew by 24.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Barton County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,330

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Barton County Community College was of $9,330 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.75% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Barton County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Barton County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 19.6% with respect to 2022, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Barton County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Barton County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 408 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Barton County Community College had a total enrollment of 4,393 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Barton County Community College is 1,203 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,190. This means that 27.4% of students enrolled at Barton County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Barton County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.9% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 5.44% Two or More Races, 3.23% Asian, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.797% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Barton County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Male (6.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Barton County Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,393 students. The full-time enrollment at Barton County Community College is 1,203 and the part-time enrollment is 3,190. This means that 27.4% of students enrolled at Barton County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Barton County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Barton County Community College was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Barton County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Barton County Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,763 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
491 enrolled students
Black or African American
484 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Barton County Community College is 62.9% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 5.44% Two or More Races, 3.23% Asian, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.797% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (0.706%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 265 more women than men received degrees from Barton County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Barton County Community College is white (610 degrees awarded). There were 5.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Barton County Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (298 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (71 degrees) and Registered Nursing (51 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Barton County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (51 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (369 degrees), and Health (331 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Barton County Community College are Registered nurses (1,485,428 people), Medical & health services managers (172,774 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,336 people), Other managers (158,253 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (155,895 people).

The most specialized majors at Barton County Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (51 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (369 degrees), Health (331 degrees), Engineering Technologies (22 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Barton County Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Barton County Community College are Precision Production (51 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (369 degrees), Health (331 degrees), Engineering Technologies (22 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Barton County Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,531,745 people), Elementary & secondary schools (405,474 people), Outpatient care centers (259,275 people), Offices of physicians (213,056 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (186,865 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Barton County Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
298 degrees awarded
General Studies
71 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Barton County Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 298 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Barton County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

324

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

589

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 324 degrees were awarded to men at Barton County Community College, which is 0.55 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (589).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Barton County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Barton County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.461 times less than the 204 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 204 degrees were awarded to men at Barton County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.17 times more than the 94 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from Barton County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Barton County Community College is Female and Black or African American (63.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
610 degrees awarded
Black or African American
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Barton County Community College is white (610 degrees awarded). There were 5.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

0.876% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
422 degrees awarded
White Male
188 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Barton County Community College is white female (422 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (188 degrees).

Operations

Barton County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 274k (2.35%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Barton County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 44.2M. Barton County Community College employs 59 No academic ranks. Most academics at Barton County Community College are Male No academic rank (33), and Female No academic rank (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Barton County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

Endowment

$11.6M

2023 Endowment

13.8%

growth from 2022

Barton County Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Barton County Community College grew 13.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.84M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Barton County Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.6M

2023 Salaries

12%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Barton County Community College paid a median of $21.6M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($44.2M) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.68% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.57% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Barton County Community College paid a total of $3.7M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Barton County Community College was No academic rank with 59 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Barton County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Barton County Community College was Male No academic rank with 33 employees, and Female No academic rank with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Barton County Community College.

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