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Barton College
Admission at Barton College is close to open (94.2%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $47,913 median earnings below before the application.
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Barton College anchors the college town of Wilson, NC, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
37.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 982 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
The rest of this page puts figures to that sketch.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Barton College received 2,228 applications and admitted 2,136 (95.9%), with 281 enrolling.
How Barton College compares
| Barton College | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 94.2% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,250 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,913 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Barton College: $47,913 median at year ten, versus $45,873 across North Carolina institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,250 regardless of where you're from. At Barton College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 982 — Barton College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
45.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 54% don't — ask a Barton College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What is Barton College's acceptance rate?
95.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,136 admitted from 2,228 applicants.
How much does Barton College cost?
At Barton College, published tuition is $37,250 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Barton College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Barton College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,913 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- Appalachian State University — 90.1% admitted
- Campbell University — 87.2% admitted
- East Carolina University — 89.2% admitted
- University of North Carolina Asheville — 91.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.