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Barton College

Wilson, North Carolina 27893-7000

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege town

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Barton College is a private institution in Wilson with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,913 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,665.

Established
1902
Motto
Habebunt Lumen Vitae
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

96%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,020Students
14:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$47,913Earnings 10yr
$23,665Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,600
Room & Board$13,050
Books & Supplies$650
Total Cost of Attendance$48,055
Average Net Price$23,665
Median Debt at Graduation$25,877
Monthly Payment (10yr)$274

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,391
$30–48K$18,835
$48–75K$20,931
$75–110K$23,323
$110K+$30,183

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

65%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,020
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 27%
Hispanic 11%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.5%
Freshman Retention65.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,785
10 Years$47,913

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#10
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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Barton College was incorporated as Atlantic Christian College on May 1, 1902, by the North Carolina Christian Missionary Convention, following the purchase of the Kinsey Seminary in 1901.
  • •On September 6, 1990, the school changed its name to Barton College in honor of Barton Warren Stone, a founder of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who was active in eastern North Carolina.
  • •Through its Division of Lifelong Learning, Barton College opened eastern North Carolina's Barton Weekend College in the fall of 1990.
  • •The college has been accredited by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools since 1953.
  • •Raleigh: State Department of Archives and History, 1970.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from NC state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
41 mi(71 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
168 mi(291 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
224 mi(388 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham50 mi
RIC Richmond127 mi
CLT Charlotte174 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA587 mi · ~16h 57m drive
New York, NY404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
Hartford, CT503 mi · ~14h 32m drive
Providence, RI547 mi · ~15h 48m drive
Albany, NY527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Syracuse, NY514 mi · ~14h 51m drive
Rochester, NY513 mi · ~14h 49m drive
Buffalo, NY497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA328 mi · ~9h 29m drive
Pittsburgh, PA344 mi · ~9h 56m drive
Harrisburg, PA319 mi · ~9h 13m drive
Newark, NJ401 mi · ~11h 35m drive
Washington, DC224 mi · ~6h 28m drive
Baltimore, MD256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Atlanta, GA392 mi · ~11h 19m drive
Charlotte, NC168 mi · ~4h 51m drive
Raleigh, NC41 mi · ~1h 11m drive
Miami, FL702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Orlando, FL537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Tampa, FL600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Nashville, TN497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
New Orleans, LA810 mi · ~23h 24m drive
Richmond, VA128 mi · ~3h 42m drive
Chicago, IL673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
Detroit, MI532 mi · ~15h 22m drive
Minneapolis, MN1027 mi · ~29h 40m drive
St. Louis, MO705 mi · ~20h 22m drive
Kansas City, MO942 mi · ~27h 13m drive
Indianapolis, IN529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Columbus, OH403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Cleveland, OH447 mi · ~12h 55m drive
Milwaukee, WI733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Dallas, TX1096 mi · ~31h 40m drive
Houston, TX1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive
Austin, TX1207 mi · ~34h 52m drive
San Antonio, TX1272 mi · ~36h 45m drive
Los Angeles, CA2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive
San Francisco, CA2444 mi · ~70h 36m drive
San Diego, CA2237 mi · ~64h 37m drive
Seattle, WA2397 mi · ~69h 15m drive
Portland, OR2409 mi · ~69h 36m drive
Denver, CO1499 mi · ~43h 18m drive
Phoenix, AZ1940 mi · ~56h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1864 mi · ~53h 51m drive
Honolulu, HI4827 mi · ~139h 27m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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