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Barton College

Wilson, North Carolina

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Barton College in Wilson North Carolina

Founded in 1902, Barton College is a four-year, private, liberal arts college located in Wilson, NC. The Barton Experience focuses on academic excellence within a wide range of professional and liberal arts programs leading to baccalaureate and graduate degrees.

Barton celebrates innovation and bold thinking among faculty and staff as the College nurtures bold leadership development among students. Barton offers purposeful internships, practicums, and research/presentation in academic disciplines; engaging co-curricular cohorts; meaningful international travel and study; opportunities to give back through community service; an impressive array of cultural events; and diverse athletic competition among 24 collegiate teams.

Get to know Barton College

Enrolled female students
52%
 
Enrolled male students
48%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time faculty
53%
 
Adjuncts
47%
 
Faculty Ratio
$34,400
Full-time tuition cost
Rolling
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 48 | 10-19: 72 | 20-29: 66
30-39: 13 | 40-49: 4 | 50-99: 2 | 100+: 0

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 4%
Hispanic/Latinx: 9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 23%
White, non-Hispanic: 57%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Distance learning
Double major
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Weekend college

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Fraternity/sorority housing
Theme housing

Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA

Important
Class rank | Interview | Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities | First generation | Alumni/ae relation
Volunteer work | Work experience | Level of applicant’s interest

Considered
Standardized test scores | Application Essay | Recommendation(s)

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 970 | 75th Percentile: 1150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 490 | 75th Percentile: 560
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 480 | 75th Percentile: 590
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 23
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 16 | 75th Percentile: 23
ACT English
25th Percentile: 14 | 75th Percentile: 22

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $34,400
Room: $4,650
Board: $6,450

Contact Barton College

Contact Admissions

barton.edu/admissions
(252) 629-5472
enroll@barton.edu

Campus Location

400 Atlantic Christian College Dr W NE
Wilson, NC 27893

Visit Barton College Online

barton.edu

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