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Barton County Community College, also referred to as BCCC, is located in Central Kansas, United States. The college was established in the year 1965 through an election by Barton County residents. The college campus is spread over more than 160 acres of land. BCCC offers various degree and certificate programs in the fields of accounting, business management, criminal justice, nursing, and law among others. In addition to the main campus, the college offers classes in the:
The athletic department of Barton County Community College fields teams in soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, golf, track and field, and tennis. The teams are popularly known as the Cougars. In addition, there are various student clubs and organizations available on campus. These include the Campus Christian Fellowship, Community Student Organization, Journalism Crew, Newman Club, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Barton County Community College is located in Great Bend, KS (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 school is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy and liberal arts.
Barton County Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Barton County Community College had 3,900 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Barton County Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Barton County Community College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Barton County Community College is to deliver educational opportunities that improve the lives of students, meet the workforce needs of the region and strengthen its communities."
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 233 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sociology, foreign language and literature, history, social services, anthropology, political science, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 85 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, pre-nursing, home health aide, nursing assistant, medication aide |
| Business and Management | 53 | business, human resources, accounting, business management, accounting technology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 25 | dietitian assistant, health and physical education, sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, dietetic technician |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | medical lab tech, pre-pharmacy, medical assistant, clinical lab tech, medical coding |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | education |
| Medicine | 11 | medical preparatory, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and protective services |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | hazardous materials tech, industrial production tech, environmental control tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Science | 7 | biology, physical sciences, wildlife biology, physics, chemistry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer networking, computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Office and Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering, military technologies |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work, child care management, public administration |
| Media | 3 | communication studies, journalism |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical transcription, medical office assistant, health and medical administrative, medical records admin |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 2 | agriculture, agricultural supply, agricultural production, agricultural operations |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 1 | funeral and mortuary |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | dance, drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Barton County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 440 | 77 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Barton County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,900 students (2,928 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 92% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 11 % |
Barton County Community College offers campus housing for 292 of its 2,928 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Great Bend, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,596 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,090 |
| Room and board | $ 4,876 |
| Books and supplies | $ 868 |
| Other expenses | $ 6,194 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 25 | $47,838 | 11 | $43,789 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $47,838 | 11 | $43,789 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 19 | $42,685 | 19 | $44,119 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $42,685 | 19 | $44,119 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 128 | 112 | 240 |
| Track | 40 | 27 | 67 |
| Basketball | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 65 | 105 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
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
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Barton County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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