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Barton College

Wilson, North Carolina · Private

96%acceptance rate
–SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$23,804average net price

Barton College admitted 96% of 2,822 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores are optional. 52% of students graduate within six years.

Your chances at Barton College

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Application deadlines

Barton College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Barton College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Barton College doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Barton College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor

Important

  • GPA
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Volunteering
  • Showing interest

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Work experience

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.28 GPA.

  • 4.09%
  • 3.75–3.9914%
  • 3.50–3.7420%
  • 3.25–3.4911%
  • 3.00–3.2418%
  • 2.50–2.9922%
  • 2.00–2.496%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $52,150 a year. After grants, students paid $23,804 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$22,391
  • $30–48k$18,835
  • $48–75k$20,931
  • $75–110k$23,323
  • $110k+$30,183

Quick answers

What is Barton College’s acceptance rate?

Barton College admitted 96% of applicants: 2,709 of 2,822 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Barton College’s application deadline?

Barton College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

How much is Barton College’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27.

Does Barton College have supplemental essays?

No. Barton College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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