Barton College: what international applicants need

What are Barton College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Barton College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Barton College's acceptance rate?

94.2% for students who started in fall 2024: Barton College admitted 2,503 of its 2,657 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Barton College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Barton College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

How much is Barton College's application fee for international students?

Barton College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Barton College accept?

Barton College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Barton College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Barton College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Barton College require?

Barton College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Barton College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Barton College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Barton College have?

53 of Barton College's 1,149 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Barton College cost for international students?

Barton College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $37,250, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,130. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $55,008 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Barton College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Barton College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 31 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source