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Barton is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Disciples of Christ Church. It was founded in 1902, and in 1990 its name was changed from Atlantic Christian College. Its 75-acre campus is located in Wilson, 45 miles from Raleigh.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
1,163
Undergraduates
546
Men - 46.9%
618
Women - 53.1%
78
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
96% of 2,225 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Not reported
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.3
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$52,150
Tuition and Fees
$35,600
Room and Board
$13,050
Average Percent of Need Met
74%
Average Freshman Award
$31,588
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$32,766
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
54
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
778%
10-19
800%
20-29
56%
30-39
33%
40-49
11%
Over 100
Not Reported
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Wilson Population
49,479
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Raleigh-Durham
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
55% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
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Bulldogs
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Black/African-American
28.5%
Hispanic/Latino
11.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1%
White
57.5%
Unknown
0.2%
International Students
4.3% from 24 countries
First-Year Students Returning
65.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
39.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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