Barton College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5524 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1539 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1456 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3806 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 1,163
- Graduates
- 96
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.barton.edu
Barton College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Barton College has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 2,228 | 1,003 | 1,222 |
| Admissions | 2,136 | 958 | 1,175 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 281 | 165 | 116 |
768 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
218 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 666 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 380 (30%) |
| Hispanic | 128 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 54 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 13 (1%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Barton College is $23,804 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,391 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,835 |
| $48-75K | $20,931 |
| $75-110K | $23,323 |
| $110K+ | $30,183 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,600 | $10,397 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,600 | $10,397 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,600 | $10,397 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 651 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,500 |
| Room charge | $4,800 |
| Meal charge | $6,700 |
Barton College majors
Barton College has granted 236 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 49 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Barton College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | 9 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 26 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Social Work | 13 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | 5 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | |
| Gerontology | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 236 | 49 |
Barton College has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 55% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Barton College has published 234 scientific papers with 2,369 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Art & Design, Environmental Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 | 9 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 | 18 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 | 5 | 41 |
| 1999 | 4 | 24 |
| 2000 | 1 | 20 |
| 2001 | 2 | 22 |
| 2002 | 0 | 32 |
| 2003 | 2 | 34 |
| 2004 | 1 | 23 |
| 2005 | 2 | 36 |
| 2006 | 3 | 62 |
| 2007 | 4 | 50 |
| 2008 | 11 | 64 |
| 2009 | 7 | 81 |
| 2010 | 20 | 111 |
| 2011 | 7 | 117 |
| 2012 | 6 | 110 |
| 2013 | 10 | 104 |
| 2014 | 5 | 122 |
| 2015 | 7 | 90 |
| 2016 | 3 | 99 |
| 2017 | 5 | 95 |
| 2018 | 3 | 94 |
| 2019 | 3 | 128 |
| 2020 | 6 | 168 |
| 2021 | 11 | 134 |
| 2022 | 8 | 121 |
| 2023 | 6 | 107 |
| 2024 | 7 | 117 |
Notable alumni
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Ava Gardner
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodeltelevision actorautobiographer
- Biography
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Ava Lavinia Gardner was an American actress. She first signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1941 and appeared mainly in small roles until she drew critics' attention in 1946 with her performance in Robert Siodmak's film noir The Killers. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in John Ford's Mogambo (1953), and for best actress for both a Golden Globe Award and BAFTA Award for her performance in John Huston's The Night of the Iguana (1964). She was a part of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Jentezen Franklin
- Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
-
Jentezen Franklin is an American evangelical pastor, author, and televangelist. He is the senior pastor of Free Chapel, a multi-site church based in Gainesville, Georgia and author of Right People, Right Place, Right Plan; Fasting; Fear Fighters and The Spirit of Python.
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Walter B. Jones
- Enrolled in Barton College
- In 1966 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Walter Beaman Jones Jr. was an American politician who served twelve terms in the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party for North Carolina's 3rd congressional district from 1995 until his death in 2019. The district encompassed the coastal regions of North Carolina, from the Outer Banks and areas near the Pamlico Sound in the north, southwards to the northern suburbs of Wilmington. Jones's father was Walter B. Jones Sr., a Democratic Party congressman from the neighboring 1st district. Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, he served ten years in the North Carolina House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party and worked as a business executive.
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Conor Mccreedy
- Occupations
- businesspersonpainter
- Biography
-
Conor Matthew Mccreedy is a contemporary artist, conservationist and collector based in Switzerland. In his work, his depiction of abstraction is linked to chaos theory. The colour blue is prominent in his works.
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Michael H. Wray
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Michael H. Wray is a Democratic former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Wray represented the 27th district (including constituents in Halifax and Northampton counties) from 2005 until 2025. Wray is also a small business owner in Gaston, North Carolina.
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Joe P. Tolson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Joe Pat Tolson was an American educator and Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-third House district, including constituents in Edgecombe and Wilson counties. A retired educator from Pinetops, North Carolina, Tolson retired after the 2013-2014 session, serving his ninth term in the state House. He was replaced by Shelly Willingham. Tolson died in 2019 from respiratory failure at a hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina.
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Naomi E. Morris
- Years
- 1921-1986 (aged 65)
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
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Naomi Elizabeth Morris was a North Carolina jurist who served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals from 1967 through 1982. She was Chief Judge of that court from 1978 through 1982, the second woman to hold that post.
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Thomas Albert
- Occupations
- composer
- Biography
-
Thomas Albert is an American composer and educator. He attended the public schools of Lebanon, Pennsylvania and Wilson, North Carolina. In 1970, he received the degree A.B. (magna cum laude) from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College). He received the M.Mus. (1972) and D.M.A. (1974) in composition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
General info
| Founded | 1902 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Habebunt Lumen Vitae They shall have the light of life |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 236 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 200 E. ACC Drive Wilson, North Carolina, 27893-7000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | 2523996300 |