Barton College
Barton College is a private liberal arts college located in Wilson, North Carolina. Barton College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, The NC Association of Colleges and Universities; the NC Department of Public Instruction; the NC Board of Nursing; and the Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
Barton College was founded in 1902 by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) under the former name of Atlantic Christian College. Through its Division of Lifelong Learning, Barton College opened eastern North Carolina's -time Weekend College in the fall of 1990. The official college motto is Habebunt Lumen Vitae - “They shall have the light of life”. The namesake of the College is Barton Warren Stone, one of the founders of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Amid some controversy, in 1990 Atlantic Christian College changed its name to Barton College.
There are currently 1,189 students on campus, with an average 11:1 student-faculty ratio.
In August 2006 Barton College was named a "Best Southeastern College” for 2006 by Princeton Review.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1150 students
- $20,150.00 avg tuition
200 ACC Drive NE
Wilson,
NC
27893-7000
(252) 399-6300
Apply online
Admissions:
www.barton.edu
Financial Aid:
www.barton.edu
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Barton College
| Applied | 2,746 | |
| Admitted | 1,346 | 49% |
| Enrolled total | 232 | |
| Full Time: | 228 | |
| Part Time | 4 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 400 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 61% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 30% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 41% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Barton College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $20,150.00 | $20,150.00 | $20,150.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,634.00 | $1,634.00 | $1,634.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $850.00 | $850.00 | $850.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,316.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $4,270.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,220.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 100% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 100% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $15,011.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 79% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $8,439.00 |
Barton College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Business/Managerial Economics | X | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Gerontology | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in North Carolina
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| John Locke Foundation Internship | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Barton College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Wilson Community College | 1.0mi |
| Nash Community College | 16.6mi |
| North Carolina Wesleyan College | 20.8mi |
| Edgecombe Community College | 21.6mi |
| Wayne Community College | 23.1mi |
| Johnston Community College | 29.0mi |
| Miller-Motte College-Greenville | 30.0mi |
| Pitt Community College | 31.3mi |
| East Carolina University | 32.5mi |
| Louisburg College | 33.4mi |
| Mount Olive College | 37.9mi |
| Miller-Motte College-Raleigh | 38.3mi |
| Living Arts College | 38.9mi |
| Lenoir Community College | 39.7mi |
| Saint Augustines College | 39.9mi |
