Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
KS Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data
Barton County Community College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Great Bend, KS · 4,393 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 6 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.00 per 1,000 students · national rank #197.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 4,393 enrolled
Barton County Community College is a Public institution located in Great Bend, KS, enrolling approximately 4,393 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #197 nationally and #1 within KS.
Barton County Community College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 6 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #197 and #1 within KS out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 4,393 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Barton County Community College is "rape" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 4 in 2021 to 0 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KS averaging 0.41 incidents per 1,000 students, Barton County Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 5 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#197
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (KS)
#1
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Barton County Community College percentile rank 96.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #197 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Barton County Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,680
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $4,960
- Avg Net Price
- $9,905
- Median Debt
- $9,501
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,095
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $40,428
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 96600%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 45 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 33 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 22 |
Barton County Community College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
KS
Barton County Community College
0.00% top marginal rate
NY
Teachers College at Columbia University
0.68% top marginal rate
PR
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
0.00% top marginal rate
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Teachers College at Columbia University
NEW YORK, NY · 4,392 enrolled
Safety Score 0.68
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
HATO REY, PR · 4,390 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA · 4,380 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Northeast Iowa Community College
CALMAR, IA · 4,378 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · 4,410 enrolled
Safety Score 1.36
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barton County Community College safe?
Barton County Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #197 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Barton County Community College?
Barton County Community College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Barton County Community College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Barton County Community College compare to similar schools?
Barton County Community College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within KS. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Barton County Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Barton County Community College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Barton County Community College's Safety Profile
Barton County Community College in Great Bend, KS enrolls 4,393 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #197 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
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