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Barton College

Barton College is a small, private institution located in Wilson, nc. Founded in 1902, Barton College offers undergraduate degrees in 36 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,057 undergraduates
cost $34,400 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Barton College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Barton College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,100
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $2,850
Cost of attendance* $48,850
Average financial aid package $29,115
Estimated cost $19,735 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,100
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $2,850
Cost of attendance* $48,850
Average financial aid package $29,115
Estimated cost $19,735 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Barton College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,057, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

1,259

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
24%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Barton College, students love their Student Ambassador Program, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 200 E. ACC Drive, Wilson, NC 27893-7000
phone 800-345-4973
address https://www.barton.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student ambassador program

Barton college association of nursing students

Barton college orientation team

Campus activities board

Minority student association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Barton College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Barton College?

Barton College is located in Wilson, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Barton College? 

The acceptance rate for Barton College is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for Barton College?

The average high school GPA for Barton College students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Barton College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Barton College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $195,400.

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