Overview
Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2019, with affiliations including NACE. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (esports.barton.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $23,626 per year, an acceptance rate of 94% and a graduation rate of 46% across 982 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-11 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Barton
Esports scholarships available for recruited incoming students (apply via the recruiting form); no amounts published
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2019
- Conference / league
- NACE
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Barton Esports Arena
- Titles fielded
- See program roster
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $37,250 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $23,626 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 37% |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,877 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Barton
982 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 49%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 33%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 1%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 1%
- Women
- 48%
- First-generation
- 35%
- Pell recipients
- 37%
Frequently asked questions
Does Barton offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Barton offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (esports.barton.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Barton esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Barton College runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NACE.
How much does Barton cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $23,626. Published tuition is $37,250 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Barton?
Barton admits 94% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Barton start varsity esports?
Barton's varsity esports program began in 2019.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: esports.barton.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Official program with head coach Dr. Paul Christianson; offers varsity and club competition; NACE founding member; launched 2019. The roster page was updated Feb 2026 (about 70 players). The site's game list (LoL, Fortnite, Madden, 2K, FIFA, Valorant, OW, RL, CS:GO, CoD, R6, Apex, Smash, Hearthstone) looks legacy, so g is empty. Not listed in the bartonbulldogs.com nav.
Spot something out of date? Request a correction.
