Barton College's published cost of attendance is $51,935. Net price by income band varies across the student body: low-income families pay approximately $19,641, mid-low-income families pay around $18,497, middle-income families pay about $22,510, mid-high-income families pay approximately $25,308, and higher-income families pay around $30,286.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,935 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,250 |
| Room and Board | $14,130 |
| Books and Supplies | $674 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$28,309 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,626 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,641 |
| $30–48k | $18,497 |
| $48–75k | $22,510 |
| $75–110k | $25,308 |
| $110k+ | $30,286 |
Barton College's published cost of attendance is $51,935. Net price by income band varies across the student body: low-income families pay approximately $19,641, mid-low-income families pay around $18,497, middle-income families pay about $22,510, mid-high-income families pay approximately $25,308, and higher-income families pay around $30,286. Azimuth ranks Barton College #997 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Barton College's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal loan programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The variation across income bands reflects how institutional aid scales with demonstrated financial need; families apply using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary within each income band. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,877, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,818; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,766, median federal debt of $25,877 projects to a monthly payment of about $292 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Barton College earn median 4-year earnings of $51,766, placing Barton College in the 11.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Barton College in the 54.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Barton College #1097 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to NC's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern is anchored in health-related fields, which align with Barton College's dominant program family. Kinesiology is the largest program with 46 graduates and forms the core of the institution's degree output. The Nursing program graduates 37 students earning median 4-year earnings of $79,283, delivering 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration also contributes meaningfully with 36 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $55,125 at 0.8x the benchmark. Additional programs including Biology, General and Social Work round out the portfolio with 22 and 17 graduates respectively. The concentration in health and related professional fields supports consistent early-career earnings and stable career pathways aligned with regional labor-market demand.
