Barton County Community College (BCCC, Barton Community College) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Barton Community College (formerly known as Barton County Community College) attracts many students to its programs because the school is made up of a community of faculty and staff who care – students are pushed to excel in life beyond college. Class sizes are small, allowing students to build close relationships with their instructors.

Students are presented with many options when it comes to taking classes. They offer traditional face-to-face classes as well as online courses for those with day jobs. There are even hybrid classes for students to choose from that cater to those with non-traditional schedules.

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Information Summary

Ranks 40th in Kansas and 2507th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	56.9
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$17,594
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	12 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	59% / 29%
Enrollment Total (all students)	4,237

Academics

There are a multitude of academic programs to select from to suit student needs. Students of all ages, from all backgrounds and walks of life can find something at BCC to further their education. Currently the school awards associate degrees and certificates.

High School Programs

High school students wishing to get an early start to college may enroll. Aside from online courses, high school students can tap into the College Advantage Program or the Get Ahead Program. They are available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The College Advantage Programs allow students to take college-level courses at their own high schools. The Get Ahead Program offers classes to high school students in the afternoons, usually twice a week.

Career Programs

In the workforce today, employers are looking for workers with certain skill-sets. Many industries don’t require four-year degrees, but rather, two-year certificates or degrees. With over 25 career training paths, Barton provides training and education to a number of professionals, specific to their jobs.

Transfer Programs

A successful transfer program preparing students to move ahead to a four-year college or university attracts many. The school prides itself in having many Transfer and Articulation Agreements with four-year institutions.

Outreach Programs

The Outreach Program allows community members to continue their education. Outreach classes take the form of general education courses, seminars and workshops, continuing education classes, customized training, and career programs. Classes are usually in the evenings and take place in local high schools.

Online Programs

Online learning is available for students so they can develop their own schedules and take classes from the comfort of their own homes. There is no commute involved, opening up the opportunities to those who lack a means of transportation.

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Unique Programs

The school has close partnerships with active duty military personnel, offering Associate Degrees and certificate programs to those enlisted, family members, and retirees. The courses offered to Army personnel and their families are scheduled flexibly, allowing students to attend classes during the daytime, over the lunch hour, in the evening, and over the course of the weekend. The partnership is established with nearby Fort Riley.

Admissions

Students wishing to enroll need to make sure they abide by the March 15 academic scholarship deadline, especially if they want financial aid. After the college application is submitted, students may enroll for classes by contacting the admissions office and scheduling an advising appointment. A high school transcript and ACT or ASSET test scores also need to be submitted to gain admission.

Financial Aid

Students wishing to apply for financial aid need to fill out an online Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Prospective students are highly encouraged to visit the Financial Aid Office for assistance.

A variety of aid is available to Barton students. Federal Aid, in the form of loans and grants, are available. Students may also apply for work study jobs where they can work for a small income to help offset room, board, or books. Most of the grants, loans, and scholarships are awarded based on student needs and/or academic ability.

Prospective students should also take the time to look into the scholarships that are offered by this school. They award academic awards automatically, but there are also many participation awards. Those need to be sought out, and students who are active in clubs, organizations, or other community events should take some time to contact the school and find out more about the scholarships.

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Students

This college provides something that other community colleges do not: student housing. All full time freshmen are required to live in Residence Halls, which come equipped with free cable in the rooms, laundromats, and meal plans are included.

Students have many options to get involved with clubs and organizations – there is something for everyone! Band, choir, theater, a Farm Bureau, Christian Fellowship, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, Student Senate, Student Ambassadors, and even a newspaper are all part of the experience the school offers outside of class. Additionally, the school sponsors a lot of social parties to get the students together in a fun way, so look forward to dressing up at the annual Halloween party or relaxing at the Hawaiian Luau.

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Athletics

The Cougars compete in the NJCAA and the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference in a variety of men’s and women’s sports, including:

Men’s Intercollegiate Sports

Soccer
Cross Country
Golf
Basketball
Track & Field
Baseball
Tennis

Women’s Intercollegiate Sports

Soccer
Cross Country
Golf
Basketball
Track & Field
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

In addition, there are a variety of sports-related clubs and organizations for students to join throughout the year. These include informal, intramural sports, and physical activities for students.