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Barton College

Wilson, NCPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Open Admission • 94% Acceptance
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94%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$23,626
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
982
Students
Small campus body
$40,785
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Barton College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Wilson, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 982 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 94%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
982 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
94% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading525 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math535 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite20 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
94%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences20% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,283
Earnings 5yr: $70,203
Debt: $27,761
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,618
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,125
Earnings 5yr: $50,223
Debt: $26,983
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,991
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $44,681
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $44,410
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,187
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,990
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Gerontology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,626
In-State Tuition$37,250
Out-of-State Tuition$37,250
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

37%
Pell Grants
64%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$40,785
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,913

Completion Signals

46%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
65%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

52%
Men
48%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$52,626
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