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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 private liberal arts, health sciences focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 95%, Barton College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 300 students each year. Barton College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Barton College 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

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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.
Test Score Strategy
Since Barton is test optional and your score is below their 75th percentile, you are better off not submitting it and letting your GPA and other strengths carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Barton College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. 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
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