Barton College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5770 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1590 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1504 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 44 of 1 | In Wilson |
| # 3957 of 14,131 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 1 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
94%
Enrollment
1,352
Average SAT
1,270
Average ACT
27
Avg. cost to attend
$23,962 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,149
Graduates
86
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Religion
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Barton College has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult 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 | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,657 | 1,083 | 1,569 |
| Admissions | 2,503 | 1,019 | 1,479 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 260 | 152 | 108 |
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
| â– White | 48% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 37% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Barton College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Barton College majors
Barton College has granted 240 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, and 53 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Barton College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 29 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | 14 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | 3 |
| Social Work | 14 | - |
| Psychology, General | 11 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | - |
| Gerontology | 3 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | - |
| History, General | 1 | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 240 | 53 |
Publications & Citations
Barton College has published 236 scientific papers with 2,446 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Art & Design, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
200
/ 1,717
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
128
/ 1,120
|
| Political Science |
109
/ 1,069
|
| History |
102
/ 335
|
| Law |
102
/ 723
|
| Art & Design |
81
/ 267
|
| Sociology |
79
/ 450
|
| Environmental Science |
79
/ 829
|
| Psychology |
75
/ 922
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
69
/ 210
|
| Computer Science |
69
/ 907
|
| Geography and Cartography |
59
/ 238
|
| Medicine |
58
/ 929
|
| Biology |
58
/ 1,297
|
| Archaeology |
52
/ 202
|
| Engineering |
46
/ 746
|
| Physics |
46
/ 856
|
| Linguistics |
46
/ 676
|
| Literature |
44
/ 190
|
| Mathematics |
41
/ 627
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
37
/ 180
|
| Social Psychology |
35
/ 358
|
| Economics |
35
/ 298
|
| Art History |
34
/ 62
|
| Business |
33
/ 877
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
28
/ 746
|
| Aesthetics |
27
/ 82
|
| Geology |
24
/ 587
|
| Education |
22
/ 118
|
| Chemistry |
21
/ 756
|
| Statistics |
21
/ 129
|
| Development Studies |
19
/ 194
|
| Ecology |
19
/ 197
|
| Fashion Design |
19
/ 134
|
| Child Psychology |
19
/ 477
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
19
/ 296
|
| Neuroscience |
19
/ 574
|
| Paleontology |
18
/ 539
|
| Pathology |
17
/ 75
|
| Psychiatry |
17
/ 670
|
Annual publication & citation counts
8 Notable alumni
1. Thomas Albert
1948-. (aged 78)
composer
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.
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2. Naomi E. Morris
1921-1986 (aged 65)
lawyer
judge
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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3. Conor Mccreedy
1987-. (aged 39)
businessperson
painter
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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4. Michael H. Wray
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
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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All 8 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1902
Motto
Habebunt Lumen VitaeThey shall have the light of life
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
217
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address
200 E. ACC Drive Wilson, North Carolina, 27893-7000 United States
City Population
48,000
Phone
2523996300
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