Barton College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	633
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	99%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Wilson, North Carolina, Barton College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Barton College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Barton College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Barton College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Barton College is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Barton College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,430

Cost of attendance at Barton College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,430

Cost of attendance at Barton College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Barton College received on average $22,315 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,315

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	118	41%	$5,076	$598,939
Other Federal Grant	118	41%	$5,692	$671,689
State Grant/Scholarships	157	55%	$6,314	$991,299
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	285	99%	$16,637	$4,741,541
Total Grant & Scholarships	287	100%	$22,315	$6,404,529

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Barton College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Barton College students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.4%.

51.8%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 45.7% 16 students
white 51.8% 58 students
unknown 55.9% 19 students
hispanic 40.0% 6 students
International Students 75.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Conference Carolinas
Basketball Conference Carolinas
Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Barton College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Barton College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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