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Barstow Community College

Barstow, CA·Public·2,585 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,585 students.

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2,585
Students
$12,347
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,000
Earnings
10 yr
$3,463
Debt

About This School

Barstow Community College is a public institution located in Barstow, California with approximately 2,585 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,347 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Barstow Community College is a public community college in Barstow, California. It is an open-admission college serving more than 3,700 students in degree and certificate programs with approximately 120 faculty. It provides the first two years of college or university study as part of the California Community Colleges. The college's educational program includes lower-division course work, general education offerings, and vocational courses for transfer to baccalaureate degree institutions. The college offers occupational programs designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce. Service learning and self-enrichment classes are also offered to the community.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education — with a median debt of just $3,463 at graduation, students here leave with very little financial baggage compared to most schools. That said, median earnings of $35,000 a decade after enrollment suggest many graduates aren't landing high-paying careers, so if your goal is a four-year degree or a higher-earning field, treat this as a transfer stepping stone rather than a final destination. The small campus in Barstow, CA may also feel limiting depending on where you want to go professionally.

Founded
1959
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing15%
Social Sciences9%
Psychology8%
Computer Science5%
Health Professions4%
Biological Sciences2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,104
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,936
Avg Net Price
$12,347
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants47%
Median debt at graduation$3,463

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$3,463
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$3,463
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 10.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White21%
Black20%
Hispanic/Latino45%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,585 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Barstow Community College

2700 Barstow Road

Barstow, CA 92311

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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