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Student Body Diversity Information

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“The price of the democratic way of life is a growing appreciation of people's differences, not merely as tolerable, but as the essence of a rich and rewarding human experience.”
– Jerome Nathanson

Barton has a diverse student population in regard to age, ethnicity and place of origin. Students attending Barton range in age from under 18 to over 65. They come from varying ethnic backgrounds and they cross international boundaries with their differing cultures.

Barton students come from a wide range of ethnic groups – white, black, Hispanic, Asian, Alaskan Native, American Indian – as well as many foreign countries. They may be first-time or first-year students, continuing or former students, high school students, or transfer students.

Barton recognizes the importance of serving students of differing cultures and backgrounds. Barton’s Multi-Cultural Society, which exists for all Barton students, provides an inviting environment for developing leadership and social skills in their diverse surroundings.

The diversity of students on campus allows Barton’s students to experience the excitement of meeting people of varying cultures and nationalities, find challenging learning settings, and take advantage of those opportunities for personal growth.

Spring 2021 Student Diversity Report
Spring 2021 Enrollment Full-Time Students(#) Part-Time Students(#) Total
(Unduplicated Headcount)      
Men      
Hispanic 104 345 449
American Indian or Alaska Native 7 21 28
Asian or Pacific Islander 19 133 152
Black, non-Hispanic 103 333 436
White, non-Hispanic 321 1264 1585
Two or More Races 33 76 109
Race & Ethnicity Unknown 5 64 69
Non-resident, Alien 0 6 6
Total Men 592 2242 2834
Women      
Hispanic 143 351 494
American Indian or Alaska Native 7 31 38
Asian or Pacific Islander 23 102 125
Black, non-Hispanic 88 270 358
White, non-Hispanic 489 1387 1876
Two or More Races 55 87 142
Race & Ethnicity Unknown 6 39 45
Non-resident, Alien 1 0 1
Total Women 812 2267 3079
Grand Total (Men+Women) 1404 4509 5913
Age      
Age: Younger than 25 994 2474 3468
Age: Age 25 and over 410 2035 2445
Age Unknown 0 0 0
Pell Recipients      
# of Recipients 407 341 748
% of total students 30% 8% 13%