ROTC at Barton College
Wilson, NC · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Barton College students join Air Force ROTC at East Carolina University.
Cross-town & partner options
Barton College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 31.9 miAdmissions
| Admission rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $37,250 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,250 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 46% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Barton College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Barton College has 982 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Barton College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Barton College: FAQ
Does Barton College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Barton College students join Air Force ROTC at East Carolina University.
Which ROTC branches can Barton College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at East Carolina University, 32 mi).
Is ROTC at Barton College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Barton College and train with the unit at East Carolina University.
School links and location
These links belong to Barton College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
barton.edu
- Admissions
barton.edu
- Apply
connect.barton.edu
- Financial aid
barton.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Wilson, NC 27893-7000
IPEDS UNITID: 197911
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