Barstow Community College

Barstow Community College is a public two-year institution located in Barstow, California, in a distant town setting. The college enrolls 4,614 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 37.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 33% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 64% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers technical and vocational certificate programs in fields such as Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General; Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology; Diesel Mechanics Technology; Welding Technology; and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology. Programs are available at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Barstow is located in the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County and serves as a regional center for the surrounding high desert communities. Barstow Community College provides accessible workforce training for students seeking technical career credentials in the region.