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Barton College

Barton College

Wilson, NC · Town · 982 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Barton College, a private liberal arts institution in Wilson, North Carolina, is best known for its intimate, student-centered environment that fosters close faculty mentorship through an impressive 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The university is particularly renowned for its prestigious School of Nursing, which boasts exceptional licensure pass rates, alongside highly regarded programs in education, business, and kinesiology. Outside the classroom, students enjoy a vibrant, close-knit campus culture defined by competitive NCAA Division II athletics and over 50 student-led organizations. A distinctive hallmark of the "Barton Experience" is its commitment to hands-on, experiential learning, highlighted by unique pathways like accelerated 3+3 degree partnerships with regional law schools.


Wikipedia:Barton College is a private liberal arts college in Wilson, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the Christian Church. It offers 29 majors and 7 minors as well as 6 master's degrees.

Location
Wilson, NC, 27893-7000 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
50 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$51,935
Avg net price
$23,626
Room & board
$14,130
Tuition
$37,250
Books & supplies
$674/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,641
$30–48k
$18,497
$48–75k
$22,510
$75–110k
$25,308
$110k+
$30,286
Admissions
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Test optional
ACT midpoint
20

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Essay Requirements

Barton College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
4-yr on-time completion
35%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,785
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,913
Median debt
$25,877
Monthly loan payment
$274
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,250
Student Body
Men 52%Women 48%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$38,256
Independent students
23%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
10%
Black
33%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,785
10 years after entry
$47,913
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness55
Business Administration, Management and Operations45
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing33
Biology, General18
Social Work13
Psychology, General12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Fine and Studio Arts11
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8
Public Health7
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
Health and Medical Administrative Services6
History5
English Language and Literature, General4
Communication and Media Studies3
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
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Institutional
Endowment
$25M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$6,671/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,229
Federal loan rate
64%

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