A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Barton County Community College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Barton County Community College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Barton County Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,937
|
| Women |
2,332
|
Barton County Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Kansas, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
11%
|
34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 38% |
| Part time Undergrads | 33.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154697 IPEDS survey data for Barton County Community College.