Barton College is a small private college in Wilson, North Carolina, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It is best known for nursing, education, business, social work and sport studies, with very small classes and a close-knit campus. Choose it for a personal, low-cost US degree in a quiet Southern town.
Wilson, North Carolina, United States
Official website: barton.edu
1902 in Wilson, North Carolina
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Around 1,000 students
$18,000 – $36,000
International students, before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on barton.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Sport Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Master of Education
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Very small classes and personal support.
Nursing with clinical placements in eastern North Carolina.
NCAA Division II sports, popular with international athletes.
Graduates work in nursing, teaching, business and sport roles across North Carolina.
Nursing graduates enter regional hospitals.
Raleigh's Research Triangle job market is about an hour away.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is a compact residential site with halls, a library and sports facilities close together.
Wilson is a small town known for its Whirligig Park, with very low rent. Raleigh is about an hour away.
Form I-20 issued by Barton
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Barton reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
Most undergraduate programmes start in fall and spring. Nursing and the Master of Education start in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Barton issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Nursing, business administration, sport management and education are popular. Undergraduate entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Barton offers merit and athletic scholarships to international students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
