Barton College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Barton College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,265 students enrolled. This college was established in 1902 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Wilson, North Carolina.

Barton College is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at Barton College.

Majors
Offered
34
Barton College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Barton College is fair at 74% (above North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Good
The graduation rate at Barton College is below average - 52%. Approximately 44% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Barton College is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - $34,400 per year. The additional fees at Barton College beyond tuition are nearly $2,300; this totals $36,700 a year.

Read the details about Barton College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,129 applications were submitted and 2,014 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

Barton College might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Barton College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,700
Medium
Barton College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Barton College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Barton College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: nearly $4,700 per academic year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Barton College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Barton College seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Barton College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Barton College
200 E. ACC Drive
Wilson, North Carolina
27893-7000, USA
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