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Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS·Public·2,273 students
Last updated: March 22, 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 2,273 students.

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2,273
Students
$11,865
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,500
Earnings
10 yr
$6,250
Debt

About This School

Barton County Community College is a public institution located in Great Bend, Kansas with approximately 2,273 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,865 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Barton Community College, previously Barton County Community College, is a public community college in Great Bend, Kansas. Its service area includes Barton, Ellsworth, Pawnee, Rush and Russell Counties, Stafford County north of US Highway 50, and northwestern Rice County.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education — median debt at graduation is just $6,250, which is remarkably low and leaves you with real financial flexibility. That said, median earnings of $35,500 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about your intended career path and whether a four-year transfer plan is part of the picture. This works best as a cost-conscious stepping stone, not necessarily a final destination.

Founded
1965
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions36%
Business & Marketing4%
Psychology2%
Education2%
Computer Science1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Biological Sciences1%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Tyson GayLaVerne Jones-Ferrette

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,616
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,832
Avg Net Price
$11,865
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants18%
Median debt at graduation$6,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.7x

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

White56%
Black14%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,273 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Barton County Community College

245 NE 30th Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

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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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