Barton College

Barton College

Southeast Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Small Size
1,149 Undergrad Enrollment
14:1 Student:Faculty
Master's degree Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards

From Barton College

What will you find at Barton College? People who believe in you. Programs that inspire you. And, everything you need to achieve your dreams. Located in Wilson, NC, Barton takes advantage of its smaller size and its historic commitment to students by creating a unique undergraduate experience. In addition to 30 undergraduate programs and a new master's degree in elementary education, Barton's classrooms extend beyond the picturesque 65-acre campus to provide January-term travel courses that are perfect opportunities to study abroad and earn academic credit.

At Barton, you'll find student groups for every interest, creative outlets and the competitive spirit of intercollegiate athletics. Our men's basketball team won the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship. You'll also appreciate Barton's live theatre productions in the new Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre; campus galleries that host nationally recognized artists as well as Barton's rising stars; and, music ranging from choirs and student bands to the Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra.

At Barton, you'll find an ideal combination for success: a strong academic foundation, opportunities for involvement, honest advice, valuable resources, professional contacts, and personal connections. Barton was selected as one the best baccalaureate colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report and one of the best colleges and universities in the Southeast by the Princeton Review. Visit Barton College, where we’re inspiring futures and turning beliefs into accomplishments!

Neighborhood

30
Car-Friendly
Walk Score
5
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
40
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,657 40 % 59 % -
Number admitted 2,503 40 % 59 % 1 %
Number enrolled 261 58 % 41 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

Featured Video

Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Photojournalism
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies
Design and Visual Communications
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

Athletics

NCAA Division II with football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Other Sports
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

Campus Images

Mission Statement

Barton College is committed to providing programs and opportunities to encourage the intellectual, spiritual, social, and cultural development of its students and to challenge them for future leadership and service to their local and global communities.