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Barton is located in Wilson, North Carolina (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) school. Barton is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
Barton has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in fine arts and business and management.
Barton does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 480.
Barton maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Barton had 1,189 enrolled students in 2005.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Barton offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Barton values student athletics, and belongs to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Barton College
400 N Acc Drive
Wilson, NC 27893-7000
General Phone: (252) 399-6300
Admissions Phone: (252) 399-6314
Financial Aid Phone: (252) 399-6316
http://WWW.BARTON.EDU
Barton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, accounting, human resources, managerial economics, marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, education of hearing impaired, middle school teaching, education of learning disabled, art education, physical education teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | political science, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, history, English, Hispanic-American studies |
| Science | 14 | biology, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and administration |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Media | 5 | mass communication |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Barton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 229 | 33 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Barton had a total enrollment of 1,189 students (1,024 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 77% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Barton offers campus housing for 690 of its 1,024 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilson, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,297 | 908 | 70% | 247 | 27% |
| Men | 418 | 283 | 68% | 78 | 28% |
| Women | 877 | 625 | 71% | 169 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 480 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (252) 399-6314
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,436 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,436 |
| Room and board | $ 6,500 |
| Room charge | $ 2,854 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,026 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Barton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 290800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (252) 399-6316
Barton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $53,335 | 8 | $48,385 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $39,885 | 14 | $41,886 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $37,367 | 17 | $37,779 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $44,003 | 39 | $41,429 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 57 | 137 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 37 | 69 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Barton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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