Barstow Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Barstow, California, Barstow Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Barstow Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Barstow Community College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Barstow Community College is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Barstow Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,104

Cost of attendance at Barstow Community College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,952

Cost of attendance at Barstow Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Barstow Community College received on average $6,910 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,910

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	119	67%	$5,847	$695,803
Other Federal Grant	121	68%	$6,417	$776,503
State Grant/Scholarships	166	94%	$2,296	$381,193
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	5	3%	$3,405	$17,026
Total Grant & Scholarships	170	96%	$6,910	$1,174,722

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Barstow Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Barstow Community College students is 28.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.0%.

28.4%

asian 30.0% 3 students
African American 24.0% 6 students
white 21.4% 15 students
hawaiian 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 32.8% 41 students
Mixed Race 32.0% 8 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Barstow Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Barstow Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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