Barton College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Barton College is a private research university in Wilson, North Carolina, enrolling about 982 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 94.20% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,913 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $37,250
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,626 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 94.20% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 982 93.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.85%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 35.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 97.9%
- Average ACT Score: 20
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,236
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,228
- Room & Board: $14,130 annual estimate
Barton College: what the data shows
Common questions about Barton College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Barton College?
Barton College is located in Wilson, NC (ZIP 27893-7000).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Barton College public or private?
Barton College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Barton College cost?
Published tuition: $37,250.
Average net price after aid: $23,626.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,641 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,497 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,510 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,308 |
| $110,001+ | $30,286 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $149,000.
How hard is it to get into Barton College?
Admission rate: 94.20%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Barton College?
Total enrollment: 982 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,236 students.
Graduate enrollment: 86 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Barton College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.85%.
First-year retention: 65.5%.
What do graduates of Barton College earn?
Median earnings: $40,785 six years after entry; $47,913 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,877.
37.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Barton College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (68 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (41 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (38 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (25 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (24 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (15 completions)
- Psychology, General (14 completions)
- Social Work (14 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (10 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Barton College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 94.20%; completion rate 45.85%; median earnings $47,913 at 10 years; net price $23,626. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$37,250
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Barton College was $37,250.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,626
2024 Value
In 2024 Barton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,626.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$94,504 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,626 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$149,000 4-Year Tuition
$14,130 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$674 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$52,054 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$208,216 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Barton College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Barton College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Barton College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,396 | $25,396 | $21,148 |
| 2014 | $26,664 | $26,664 | $20,282 |
| 2015 | $27,941 | $27,941 | $20,544 |
| 2016 | $29,052 | $29,052 | $21,511 |
| 2017 | $29,998 | $29,998 | $23,472 |
| 2018 | $30,880 | $30,880 | $23,240 |
| 2019 | $31,732 | $31,732 | $24,141 |
| 2020 | $32,590 | $32,590 | $23,005 |
| 2021 | $33,430 | $33,430 | $22,733 |
| 2022 | $34,400 | $34,400 | $23,013 |
| 2023 | $35,600 | $35,600 | $23,665 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94.20% Acceptance Rate
2,228 Total Applicants
2,136 Students Admitted
281 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.16% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Barton College reported total enrollment of about 982 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.5%), Black or African American (32.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). About 37.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Barton College in 2024 is 982 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,236 students. Graduate enrollment is about 86 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.02% 100% Completion Time
45.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.02% of students graduating from Barton College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 81% male / 19% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 61% male / 39% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Barton College.
Return on Investment
$25,877 Median Student Debt
$47,913 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.01% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
406.99% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Barton College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 68 completions
2. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 41 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 38 completions
4. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 25 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 24 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 15 completions
7. Psychology, General: 14 completions
8. Social Work: 14 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Barton College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Barton College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Barton College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 97.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,671
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,229
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Barton College is a private non-profit institution located in Wilson, NC, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 982 students. Student body composition includes White (49.5%), Black or African American (32.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). The admission rate is 94.20%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The 150%-time completion rate is 45.85%. Approximately 37.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Wilson, NC 27893-7000
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Barton College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barton College located?
Barton College is located in Wilson, NC.
What is Barton College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Barton College is 94.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,228 applicants and 2,136 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Barton College cost?
Reported tuition is $37,250 and average net price is $23,626 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,130 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Barton College?
Barton College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,236 students, White (49.5%), Black or African American (32.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Barton College?
About 35.0% of students at Barton College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Barton College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Barton College reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Barton College earn?
Median earnings are $40,785 six years after entry and $47,913 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Barton College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Barton College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,877.
Is Barton College public or private?
Barton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilson, NC.
Is Barton College an HBCU?
No. Barton College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Barton College a tribal college?
No. Barton College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.