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Barton College is located in Wilson, North Carolina, United States, and is a private liberal arts college. Barton College was established as the Atlantic Christian College in 1902. The college was founded by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Barton College won the title of Best Southeastern College for 2006 by the Princeton Review. Barton College offers a variety of education programs and degrees through the following academic schools:
Barton College participates in a number of varsity sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis and volleyball. The college is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Conference Carolinas. The mascot of the college is a Bulldog. The athletic teams of the college are nicknamed as the Bulldogs.
Barton is located in Wilson, NC (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 Bachelor's degree.
Barton has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 393. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 397 and 588.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Barton has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 1,130 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Barton has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Barton offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. Barton 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
200 ACC Drive NE
Wilson, NC 27893-7000
General Phone: (252) 399-6300
http://WWW.BARTON.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 55 | business management, accounting, human resources, managerial economics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 27 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 27 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, education of hearing impaired, special ed, education of learning disabled, social studies teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, Spanish language, political science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Media | 10 | mass communication |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry |
| Medicine | 6 | gerontology |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Barton in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 210 | 33 |
In 2007-2008, Barton had a total enrollment of 1,130 students (1,034 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 73% |
| (Foreign Students) | 27% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 31 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Barton offers campus housing for 623 of its 1,034 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilson, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,468 | 1,176 | 48% | 249 | 21% |
| Men | 898 | 442 | 49% | 92 | 21% |
| Women | 1,570 | 734 | 47% | 157 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 393 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 397 | 588 |
| SAT Writing | 381 | 543 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,938 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,938 |
| Room and board | $ 6,782 |
| Room charge | $ 3,178 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,604 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,994 |
Financial Aid:
Barton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 290800)
Barton has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $57,441 | 7 | $52,781 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $43,780 | 13 | $47,481 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $44,753 | 13 | $42,201 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $48,435 | 35 | $46,297 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 65 | 141 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 39 | 70 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, 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
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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