Accessible2025-2026 admissions cycle

Barton College acceptance rate and admissions profile

Barton College, a private college in North Carolina, reports a 94% acceptance rate and sits in the accessible band. In practice that means it admits most qualified applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Use this page to see what Barton College weighs, where it ranks among North Carolina schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
94%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1150
of admitted students
Type
Private
North Carolina
Selectivity in state
#38
of 38 in NC
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Will I get into Barton College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Barton College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Barton College?

Your odds at Barton College are not the same as its 94% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Barton College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Barton College hard to get into?

Barton College is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 94% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Barton College?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Barton College, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Barton College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Barton College?

Barton College does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Barton College.

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What Barton College looks for

What Barton College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Barton College are rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Barton College's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Barton College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Barton College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
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How Barton College compares in North Carolina

Barton College ranks #38 most selective of 38 schools in North Carolina in our database.

Among the 38 North Carolina schools we track, Barton College ranks #38 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Duke University (6%) and Davidson College (13%) sit nearby, which makes North Carolina a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Duke University
6%acceptance · NC
Davidson College
13%acceptance · NC
University of North Carolina
15%acceptance · NC
Wake Forest University
22%acceptance · NC
Carolina University
40%acceptance · NC
NC State University
42%acceptance · NC
Johnson C. Smith University
45%acceptance · NC
North Carolina A&T State University
50%acceptance · NC
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Similar to Barton College

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Barton College often weigh Coker University, Davis & Elkins College, and George Fox University, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Coker University
94%acceptance · SC
Davis & Elkins College
94%acceptance · WV
George Fox University
94%acceptance · OR
Ohio Dominican University
94%acceptance · OH
Columbia International University
94%acceptance · SC
Baker University
94%acceptance · KS

Frequently asked questions

What does Barton College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Barton College weighs rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Barton College consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Barton College's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Barton College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Barton College specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Barton College?

Barton College reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.