Barton College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Barton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilson, North Carolina with approximately 982 undergraduate students enrolled. Barton College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,626 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $39,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Barton College is a private liberal arts college in Wilson, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the Christian Church. It offers 29 majors and 7 minors as well as 6 master's degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 52% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention suggest that many students who start at Barton don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,000, and the small 1,020-student environment with a Christian Church affiliation may genuinely appeal to students who want close faculty relationships in a values-grounded setting. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit liberal arts experience and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but look closely at why so many students leave before finishing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (982 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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