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{{Short description|Liberal arts college in Wilson, North Carolina}}
{{Short description|Private liberal arts college in Wilson, North Carolina, US}}
{{for|the Australian residential college|Barton College (Deakin University)}}
{{for|the Australian residential college|Barton College (Deakin University)}}
{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
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|motto = ''Habebunt Lumen Vitae''
|motto = ''Habebunt Lumen Vitae''
|mottoeng = They shall have the light of life
|mottoeng = They shall have the light of life
|type = [[Private college]]
|type = [[Private college|Private]] [[liberal arts college]]
|established = {{start date and age|1902|5|1}}
|established = {{start date and age|1902|5|1}}
|president = Douglas N. Searcy
|president = Douglas N. Searcy
|religious_affiliation = [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)]]
|religious_affiliation = [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)]]
|students = 1,265 (fall 2022)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/|title=College Navigator}}</ref>
|students = 1,213
|city = [[Wilson, North Carolina|Wilson]]
|city = [[Wilson, North Carolina|Wilson]]
|state = [[North Carolina]]
|state = [[North Carolina]]
|country = United States
|country = US
|colors = Blue and silver<br />{{color box|002d74}}&nbsp;{{color box|BABABA}}
|sports_nickname = [[Barton Bulldogs|Bulldogs]]
|sports_nickname = [[Barton Bulldogs|Bulldogs]]
|sporting_affiliations = [[NCAA Division II]] — [[Carolinas Conference]]
| athletics_affiliations = [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] – [[Conference Carolinas|Carolinas]]
|website = [http://www.barton.edu www.barton.edu]
|website = [http://www.barton.edu www.barton.edu]
|logo = Barton College logo.svg
|logo = Barton College logo.svg
}}
}}


'''Barton College''' is a [[private college|private]] [[liberal arts college]]<ref>{{cite web |title=About {{!}} Barton College |url=https://www.barton.edu/about/barton-college/ |website=barton.edu |publisher=Barton College |access-date=4 October 2024| quote =Barton College is a four-year, private, liberal arts college}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Barton College Facts & Information |url=https://waf.collegedata.com/college-search/barton-college |website=collegedata.com |publisher=1st Financial Bank USA / Nalional Association for College Admission Counseling|quote=Barton is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Disciples of Christ Church.}}</ref> in [[Wilson, North Carolina]]. It is affiliated with the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)]]. It offers 29 [[Academic major|majors]] and 7 minors as well as 6 master's degrees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Barton College, Majors & Degree Programs |url=https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/barton-college/academic-life/academic-majors/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=www.collegefactual.com |language=en}}</ref>
'''Barton College''' is a [[private college]] in [[Wilson, North Carolina]]. It is affiliated with the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)]] and enrolls about 1,200 students on campus.


== History ==
== History ==
Barton College was incorporated as Atlantic Christian College on May 1, 1902, by the North Carolina Christian Missionary Convention, following the purchase of the Kinsey Seminary in 1901.<ref>William S. Powell, '''Higher Education in North Carolina.''' Raleigh: State Department of Archives and History, 1970.</ref> The college remains affiliated with the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)]]. On September 6, 1990, the school changed its name to Barton College in honor of [[Barton W. Stone|Barton Warren Stone]], a founder of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who was active in eastern North Carolina.<ref>"History and Vision," Barton College website, accessed 19 July 2012. {{cite web |url=http://barton.edu/geninfo/hist_vision.htm |title=Barton College: General Information |access-date=2012-07-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626232509/http://www.barton.edu/geninfo/hist_vision.htm |archive-date=2012-06-26 }}</ref> Through its Division of Lifelong Learning, Barton College opened eastern North Carolina's Barton Weekend College in the fall of 1990.
Barton College was incorporated as '''Atlantic Christian College''' on May 1, 1902, by the North Carolina Christian Missionary Convention, following the purchase of the Kinsey Seminary in 1901.<ref>William S. Powell, '''Higher Education in North Carolina.''' Raleigh: State Department of Archives and History, 1970.</ref> It originally had 107 students and 7 faculty.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Barton College {{!}} NCpedia |url=https://www.ncpedia.org/barton-college |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=www.ncpedia.org}}</ref> The college remains affiliated with the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)]]. On September 6, 1990, the school changed its name to '''Barton College''' in honor of [[Barton W. Stone|Barton Warren Stone]], a founder of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who was active in eastern North Carolina.<ref>"History and Vision," Barton College website, accessed 19 July 2012. {{cite web |url=http://barton.edu/geninfo/hist_vision.htm |title=Barton College: General Information |access-date=2012-07-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626232509/http://www.barton.edu/geninfo/hist_vision.htm |archive-date=2012-06-26 }}</ref> Through its Division of Lifelong Learning, Barton College opened eastern North Carolina's Barton Weekend College in the fall of 1990. The college has been accredited by the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools|Southern Association for Colleges and Schools]] since 1953.<ref name=":0" />


== Athletics ==
==Rankings==
For 2024, ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' ranked Barton College No.10 out of 131 Regional Universities South, No.6 in Best Value Schools, No.9 in Best Teaching, No.4 in Innovative Colleges, and No.26 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barton College|url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/barton-college-2908|website=usnews.com |publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]] |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref><ref name=ref>{{cite web |title=Barton College {{!}} Strength in Numbers |url=https://www.barton.edu/ |website=barton.edu |publisher=Barton College |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref>
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{{main|Barton Bulldogs}}
{{Infobox US university ranking
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==Undergraduate admissions==
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Barton athletic teams are nicknamed as the Bulldogs. The college is a member of the [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] level of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA), primarily competing in [[Conference Carolinas]] since the 1930–31 academic year. Its mascot is the [[Bulldog]] and their colors are royal blue and white.
In 2024, Barton College accepted 94.6% of undergraduate applicants with those admitted having an average 3.25 high school [[Academic grading in the United States#Grade conversion|GPA]], and with 70% being in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% in the top quarter. The college does not require submission of standardized test scores, Barton being a test optional school.<ref>{{cite web |title= Barton College Admission Requirements |url=https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/north-carolina/barton-college/admission/ |website=collegesimply.com |publisher=CollegeSimply {{!}} U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref> 81% of Barton College seniors have participated internships, undergraduate research, or field experiences.<ref name=ref/>

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Barton competes in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball. On January 27, 2018, Barton announced that the school would be fielding football again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.barton.edu/ncaa-dii-collegiate-football-coming-barton/|title=NCAA DII Collegiate Football Is Coming to Barton {{!}} Barton College|date=2018-01-30|work=Barton College|access-date=2018-02-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://footballscoop.com/news/nearly-70-year-absence-barton-college-bringing-back-football/|title=After nearly a 70-year absence, Barton College is bringing back football - FootballScoop|last=Samuels|first=Doug|date=2018-02-02|work=FootballScoop|access-date=2018-02-05|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Organization ==
== Organization ==
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* School of Sciences
* School of Sciences
* School of Social Work
* School of Social Work

== Athletics ==
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{{main|Barton Bulldogs}}
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Barton athletic teams are nicknamed as the Bulldogs. The college is a member of the [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] level of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA), primarily competing in [[Conference Carolinas]] since the 1930–31 academic year. Its mascot is the [[Bulldog]] and their colors are royal blue and white.

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Barton competes in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball. On January 27, 2018, Barton announced that the school would be fielding football again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.barton.edu/ncaa-dii-collegiate-football-coming-barton/|title=NCAA DII Collegiate Football Is Coming to Barton {{!}} Barton College|date=2018-01-30|work=Barton College|access-date=2018-02-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://footballscoop.com/news/nearly-70-year-absence-barton-college-bringing-back-football/|title=After nearly a 70-year absence, Barton College is bringing back football - FootballScoop|last=Samuels|first=Doug|date=2018-02-02|work=FootballScoop|access-date=2018-02-05|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{Alumni|date=June 2024}}
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* [[Ava Gardner]], actress and singer (dropped out)
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* [[Thomas Albert (composer)|Thomas Albert]] – composer and educator
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*[[Walter B. Jones Jr.]], Congressman
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* [[Bill Brooks (coach)|Bill Brooks]] – college basketball coach
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*[[Sam Ragan]], journalist and poet
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* [[Chris Flemmings]] – basketball player
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*[[Billy Godwin]], college baseball coach
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* [[Jentezen Franklin]] – pastor and televangelist
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*[[Joe P. Tolson]], state politician
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* [[Aaron Fussell]] – state politician
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*[[Conor Mccreedy]], artist (dropped out)
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* [[Ava Gardner]] – actress and singer (dropped out)
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*[[Michael H. Wray]], state politician
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* [[Billy Godwin]] – college baseball coach
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*[[Thomas Albert (composer)|Thomas Albert]], composer and educator
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* [[Walter B. Jones Jr.]] – congressman
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*[[Chris Flemmings]], basketball player
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* [[Conor Mccreedy]] – artist (dropped out)
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*[[Jentezen Franklin]], pastor and televangelist
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* [[Sam Ragan]] – journalist and poet
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*[[Aaron Fussell]], state politician
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* [[Joe P. Tolson]] – state politician
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*[[Bill Brooks (coach)|Bill Brooks]], college basketball coach
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* [[Michael H. Wray]] – state politician


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 03:42, 5 December 2024

For the Australian residential college, see Barton College (Deakin University).
Barton College
Former name
Atlantic Christian College (1902–1990)
MottoHabebunt Lumen Vitae
Motto in English
They shall have the light of life
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedMay 1, 1902; 122 years ago (1902-05-01)
Religious affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
PresidentDouglas N. Searcy
Students1,265 (fall 2022)[1]
Location
Wilson
,
North Carolina
,
US
ColorsBlue and silver
   
NicknameBulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – Carolinas
Websitewww.barton.edu

Barton College is a private liberal arts college[2][3] in Wilson, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It offers 29 majors and 7 minors as well as 6 master's degrees.[4]

History

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Barton College was incorporated as Atlantic Christian College on May 1, 1902, by the North Carolina Christian Missionary Convention, following the purchase of the Kinsey Seminary in 1901.[5] It originally had 107 students and 7 faculty.[6] The college remains affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). On September 6, 1990, the school changed its name to Barton College in honor of Barton Warren Stone, a founder of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who was active in eastern North Carolina.[7] Through its Division of Lifelong Learning, Barton College opened eastern North Carolina's Barton Weekend College in the fall of 1990. The college has been accredited by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools since 1953.[6]

Rankings

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For 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Barton College No.10 out of 131 Regional Universities South, No.6 in Best Value Schools, No.9 in Best Teaching, No.4 in Innovative Colleges, and No.26 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.[8][9]

Academic rankings
Regional
U.S. News & World Report[10]10

Undergraduate admissions

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In 2024, Barton College accepted 94.6% of undergraduate applicants with those admitted having an average 3.25 high school GPA, and with 70% being in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% in the top quarter. The college does not require submission of standardized test scores, Barton being a test optional school.[11] 81% of Barton College seniors have participated internships, undergraduate research, or field experiences.[9]

Organization

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Barton College is composed of seven schools and two departments:[12]

  • School of Allied Health and Sport Studies
  • Department of Art and Design
  • School of Business
  • Department of Communication and Performing Arts
  • School of Education
  • School of Humanities
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Sciences
  • School of Social Work

Athletics

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Main article: Barton Bulldogs

Barton athletic teams are nicknamed as the Bulldogs. The college is a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in Conference Carolinas since the 1930–31 academic year. Its mascot is the Bulldog and their colors are royal blue and white.

Barton competes in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball. On January 27, 2018, Barton announced that the school would be fielding football again.[13][14]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "College Navigator".
  2. ^ "About | Barton College". barton.edu. Barton College. Retrieved 4 October 2024. Barton College is a four-year, private, liberal arts college
  3. ^ "Barton College Facts & Information". collegedata.com. 1st Financial Bank USA / Nalional Association for College Admission Counseling. Barton is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Disciples of Christ Church.
  4. ^ "Barton College, Majors & Degree Programs". www.collegefactual.com. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  5. ^ William S. Powell, Higher Education in North Carolina. Raleigh: State Department of Archives and History, 1970.
  6. ^ a b "Barton College | NCpedia". www.ncpedia.org. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  7. ^ "History and Vision," Barton College website, accessed 19 July 2012. "Barton College: General Information". Archived from the original on 2012-06-26. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
  8. ^ "Barton College". usnews.com. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Barton College | Strength in Numbers". barton.edu. Barton College. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  10. ^ "2024-2025 Best Regional Universities Rankings". U.S. News & World Report. September 23, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "Barton College Admission Requirements". collegesimply.com. CollegeSimply | U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Academics". Retrieved Feb 5, 2019.
  13. ^ "NCAA DII Collegiate Football Is Coming to Barton | Barton College". Barton College. 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  14. ^ Samuels, Doug (2018-02-02). "After nearly a 70-year absence, Barton College is bringing back football - FootballScoop". FootballScoop. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
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