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About Barton College

private liberal artshealth sciences focussmall class sizesopen access admissionsnorth carolina small town

Barton College is a private liberal arts college in Wilson, NC, known for its health sciences focus, small class sizes, and open access admissions. With an acceptance rate of 95%, Barton is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 300 students each year. Barton is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Barton offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,768 per year; the sticker price of $47,750 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Barton College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

95%
Overall Accept Rate
2.50
Typical Admitted GPA
GPATypical admitted range: 2.00 – 3.25 unweighted

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Barton College

Demonstrated Interest
Barton College tracks demonstrated interest, so visit the campus in Wilson or attend a virtual information session and follow up with your admissions counselor by name to show you are genuinely engaged with the school.
Essay Strategy
Barton's essay carries moderate weight, so write something genuine about why a small, faith-rooted liberal arts college in eastern North Carolina fits your specific academic or personal goals rather than submitting a recycled essay.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Barton College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$19.6k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$18.5k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$22.5k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$25.3k
110k+~$48k/yr$30.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,069
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

50%White
33%Black / African American
10%Hispanic
5%International
1%Asian
1%Two or More Races
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender52% Men · 48% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status95% Citizens and Immigrants · 5% International
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