Resources › For Students and Parents Barton College Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Print Wilson, North Carolina. Bruce Tuten / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Admissions Process College Profiles College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 03, 2018 Barton College Admissions Overview: Barton seems to have fairly selective admissions--only 41% of students who apply are admitted, but students with good grades and high test scores are still likely to be admitted. Applicants must submit an online application, test scores from either the SAT or ACT, and high school transcripts. About half of students submit SAT scores, while half submit ACT scores. After submitting an application, students will hear back from an admissions counselor about the next steps of the application process. Interested students should check out Barton's website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices. Admissions Data (2016): Barton College Acceptance Rate: 41% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 520 SAT Math: 430 / 520 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean ACT Composite: 17 / 23 ACT English: 16 / 23 ACT Math: 16 / 23 What these ACT numbers mean Barton College Description: Barton College is a private, four-year, Christian college located in Wilson, North Carolina. With around 1,200 students, a student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1, and an average class size of 15, Barton students get plenty of personal attention. The college offers a wide range of academic majors, and is especially proud of its programs in nursing, education, deaf education, and social work. Barton has a host of student organizations, as well as 16 intercollegiate athletic teams and numerous intramural sports. Barton is a member of the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. Popular sports include track and field, soccer, volleyball, golf, and tennis. Barton has an active Greek Life for its students with three fraternities and three sororities on campus. Barton also offers a number of trips abroad for those interested in world travel. Some trips are part of a class, but others are open for anyone looking to go to places like Germany or Costa Rica. Enrollment (2016): Gordon College Admissions By Allen Grove Read More Total Enrollment: 1,051 (988 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 30% Male / 70% Female91% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $29,052 Books: $1,200 (why so much?) Room and Board: $9,634 Other Expenses: $4,400 Total Cost: $44,286 Barton College Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 76%Average Amount of AidGrants: $20,407Loans: $6,596 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Elementary Education, Nursing, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sports/Fitness Administration, Media Studies, Art Studies, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Biology, Philosophy, History Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%4-Year Graduation Rate: 37%6-Year Graduation Rate: 52% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Track and Field, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, BaseballWomen's Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Barton College, You May Also Like These Schools: Other colleges similar to Barton in size and academic profile include Belmont Abbey College, Newberry College, Guilford College, Shaw University, Mars Hill University, Claflin University, and Wofford College. And, all of these schools are nearby Barton, located in either North or South Carolina. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Barton College Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/barton-college-admissions-786862. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). Barton College Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/barton-college-admissions-786862 Grove, Allen. "Barton College Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/barton-college-admissions-786862 (accessed March 28, 2024). copy citation