Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002908
- Phone: (828) 254-1921
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
45.29%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$18,428Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Barton College (A-B Tech)
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC
Located in Wilson, North Carolina, Barton College is an academic community of approximately 1,130 students and 200 faculty and staff. Nationally recognized for its programs in education, deaf education, nursing and social work and its championship athletics teams, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere and emphasizes individual attention and engaged learning.
Our 65-acre campus is home to Barton Bulldogs varsity athletics and boasts five residence halls, the W. N. Hackney Library, the Kennedy Recreation & Intramural Center, and other state-of-the-art facilities. Find out more in Quick Facts. In 1923 the College adopted the words Habebunt Lumen Vitae -- "They shall have the light of life" -- as its official college motto.
In 1955, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Social Work
Academics
- A liberal arts education that stresses intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth
- Over 40 majors and programs
- Five academic schools: Arts and Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing
Accreditation
Barton College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Barton College.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants A-B Tech accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Barton College has a total student population of about 1,100. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 26% enrolling as graduate students and 92% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $32,000-$38,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,200 to $1,500 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $21,556 |
Receiving Student Loans | 81% | $6,887 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Barton College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2013)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2013)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1992)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Barton College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Conference Carolinas)
- Basketball (Conference Carolinas)
- Track and Field (Conference Carolinas)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Barton College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Barton College.
- North Carolina Wesleyan College in Raleigh, NC (23 miles away)
- Mount Olive College in Montreat, NC (35 miles away)
- Saint Augustine's University in Salisbury, NC (42 miles away)
- Shaw University in Pinehurst, NC (43 miles away)
- William Peace University in Grantsboro, NC (43 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in North Carolina
- Review a list of North Carolina private colleges
- Find out what other Bible and Christian Colleges are located in North Carolina
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002908
- Phone: (828) 254-1921
- School Homepage