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Barton College

Wilson, NC · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website

Admission rate
94%
Open
Average net price
$24,367
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings
$52,876
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Barton College is a private nonprofit college in Wilson, NC with 982 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,367 per year ($22,670 for families earning under $30,000). 47% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,876 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
94%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,228
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,136
Fall 2023
Yield
13%
of admitted students enrolled

What Barton College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$52,859
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$39,050

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$22,670
  • $30–48k$22,599
  • $48–75k$20,683
  • $75–110k$21,231
  • $110k+$30,489

Get a personal estimate with Barton College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Freshman retention
66%
Median earnings
$52,876
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$24,875
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
982
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
44%
  • White50%
  • Hispanic10%
  • Black33%
  • Asian1%

Barton College FAQ

What is Barton College's acceptance rate?+

Barton College admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Barton College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Barton College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,228 students applied to Barton College and 2,136 were admitted; 281 enrolled.

Does Barton College consider legacy status?+

No. Barton College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Barton College require an essay?+

Barton College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Barton College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $52,859 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,367.

What is Barton College's graduation rate?+

47% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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