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Barton County Community College is located in Great Bend, Kansas (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Barton County Community College is the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Barton County Community College is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Barton County Community College had 3,821 enrolled students in 2005.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Barton County Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Barton County Community College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Barton County Community College, as a learning college and as a learning organization, advances learning that improves not only the economic, social, and personal lives of individuals, but also their contributions to society."
More complete details are provided below.
Barton County Community College
245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
General Phone: (620) 792-2701
http://www.bartonccc.edu
Barton County Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 346 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, health aide, medication aide, pre-nursing, various nursing, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 260 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, foreign language and literature, history, anthropology, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 57 | business, human resources, accounting technology, accounting, operations management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Office And Administration | 23 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | child care management, public administration, social work |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | computer systems tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | dietitian assistant, exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | data processing tech, information science, computer science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 14 | automobile mechanics |
| Design | 13 | graphic design |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | medical lab tech, pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech, medical assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | education |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 10 | agricultural production, agriculture |
| Medicine | 8 | medical preparatory, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Science | 5 | biology, physical sciences, physics, wildlife biology, chemistry |
| Media | 5 | journalism, communication studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering, military technologies |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 0 | funeral and mortuary |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical records admin |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | dance, drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Barton County Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 476 | 66 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 329 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 89 | 13 |
In 2005, Barton County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,821 students (1,909 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 87% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
Barton County Community College offers campus housing for 292 of its 1,909 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Great Bend, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,376 |
| Room and board | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Barton County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 460800)
Barton County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 16 | $38,817 | 8 | $39,352 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $38,817 | 8 | $39,352 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $37,601 | 21 | $35,156 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $37,601 | 21 | $35,156 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 118 | 109 | 227 |
| Track | 34 | 30 | 64 |
| Basketball | 19 | 19 | 38 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 60 | 92 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration
Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietitian Assistant
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Wildlife Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Barton County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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