Barton College

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Wilson, NC
5.0 1 review

#16 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,235

Location Wilson, North Carolina
Website barton.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Wilson, North Carolina, approximately 45 miles east of Raleigh, Barton College is a private liberal arts institution set on a 75-acre suburban campus characterized by its Georgian-style architecture. Founded in 1902 as Atlantic Christian College, the institution adopted its current name in 1990 and maintains an affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The college offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, education, business, and social work, while also featuring specialized programs in healthcare administration and deaf education. Barton provides traditional residence hall living for its undergraduate population and competes in NCAA Division II athletics, with its teams known as the Bulldogs participating in the Conference Carolinas.

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Ratings

Barton College is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Barton College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#959
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#570
Best Colleges in North Carolina

#29
Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

#16
Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

#20

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1150
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/23
GPA 3.25

Acceptance Rate

94.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.4%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,250

Costs for Barton College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,250
Books and Supplies		$674
Other Fees		$250
Room and Board		$14,130
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,954
Total One Year Cost		$55,258

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Barton College are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 30% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 10% in Health Professions.