Cost of attending Barton College increased for all students during 2022-23 school year
Barton College reported a 2.9% tuition increase for the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest available figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $34,400 this year, which is $970 higher than the $33,430 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 69% of the undergraduate student body at Barton College are residents of North Carolina. Students from other states make up around 24%, while international students account for 7%.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Barton College in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 299 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $7.3 million, and 209 students obtained student loans amounting to over $1.5 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,039 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $24.5 million. Additionally, 776 students borrowed $5.4 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 137 | 46% | $805,963 | $5,883 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 140 | 47% | $923,093 | $6,594 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 299 | 100% | $5.5 million | $18,552 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 299 | 100% | $7.3 million | $24,334 |
| Federal student loans | 204 | 68% | $1.1 million | $5,360 |
| Other student loans | 35 | 12% | $423,983 | $12,114 |
| Student loan aid | 209 | 70% | $1.5 million | $7,261 |
| Total student aid | 299 | 100% | $8.8 million | $29,409 |