What is Barton Community College (bartonccc.edu)?
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Barton Community College is a public community college in Kansas, and bartonccc.edu is its official website. It fits you if you want a two-year transfer degree that leads into a four-year college, a career program aimed at employment, or short-term training such as a Commercial Driver's License or corrosion control seminar. The site is also the entry point for applying, searching courses, and paying tuition.
What the college offers
Barton organizes its academics around two main paths:
- Transfer programs designed to move credits easily to a four-year college.
- Career programs that put students on a faster track to employment.
Program areas listed on the site include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Agriculture |
| Business & Communication | Business/Economics, Communication |
| Technology | Computer/Information Technology, Industrial & Energy Technology |
| Health | Health Professions, Pre-Professional Healthcare |
| Education & Arts | Early Childhood Education, Fine and Performing Arts |
| Public service | Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Military Studies/Leadership |
| Foundations | General Studies, Liberal Studies, Science and Math, Humanities and Social Sciences |
Training opportunities beyond degree programs include Commercial Driver's License, Weights and Measures, HazMat, Occupational Safety and Health, Military Customized Training, and the 38th Annual Corrosion Control Seminar.
Where you can study
The site lists five campus options, so you can pick based on location or study fully online:
- Barton County Campus
- Online
- Fort Riley Campus
- Fort Leavenworth Campus
- Grandview Plaza Campus
Cost signals worth knowing
The site states that current Kansas high school students can save money on Barton classes, with tuition rates of $50 per credit hour or scholarship rates of $75 per credit hour. These figures apply specifically to current Kansas high school students; other tuition rates are not given on this page, so check the billing and payment section for your situation.
How to get started
- Apply to Barton — the site's main navigation includes an Apply to Barton link.
- View classes — use Course Search to find specific courses.
- Visit campus — arrange a visit if you want to see a location in person.
- Get in touch — contact the college with questions before committing.
- Handle payment — the billing and payment area covers paying the college, payment plans, the Student Financial Responsibility Statement, and student tax information.
The expected result at each step is straightforward: an application submission, a course list, a campus visit, or a payment arrangement.
What else the site shows
Barton was named an Aspen Top 200 finalist, a national recognition for community colleges based on student success and outcomes. The site also highlights a Federal Human Resources program aimed at transitioning servicemembers, military spouses, and civilian learners, and a Scale Technician Certificate Program for the weights and measures industry.
Is it right for you?
Choose Barton if you want a Kansas community college with transfer and career options, multiple campuses plus online study, and training programs in fields like CDL, safety, and corrosion control. If you need a four-year degree from the start, or you are outside Kansas and want to confirm tuition before applying, verify the details on the site first — the page only publishes specific rates for current Kansas high school students.